Wasn’t sure whether to throw this into an ask community or here, but ultimately chose casual convo because I am lowkey also looking for advice lol

I landed a job last week (hired me on the spot, did training 3 days later) as one of those people who stand outside shops/etc. asking people to donate to charities. Reputable charities for the record and without cash donations, so not some scam. But the way this is organised is miserable!! I literally get told where I’m supposed to go the night before I go there. I also get paid exclusively based on how many people I get to donate (this was not on the job ad on Indeed). The job itself is fine, is whatever, but between the chaos of having to schedule my day last minute and never being sure how much I’ll make in a month… I need to hightail it out of here.

I get paid on the 15th of May, would it be inappropriate for me to quit right after? I’ll give two weeks notice of course. My team leader has been super sweet to me and is already telling me I’m a natural and she wants to promote me inside her team… I did hint at the fact this is just a temporary thing for me and what I really want is an office job, but she keeps insisting I should stay and can earn a lot more here (and tbf she makes €3000/month). To be honest this whole structure feels very pyramid scheme-ish lol minus the fact people don’t pay into it.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this or any experience you want to share!

  • @Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    911 hours ago

    3 shifts as a table busser at a sports bar. Obscene hours (10AM to 3AM ish), no breaks, going home reeking of cigarettes because it had an outdoor area that allow3d smoking. I got sick the day after last shift of the week, and just quit. Got paid in cash so i think i was paid under the table.

    • mosiacmango
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      49 hours ago

      10am to 3am better have been all 3 shifts. A 17hr day is just not fucking okay, especially because im sure they didn’t pay you OT.

      • @Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        5 hours ago

        Hah! It might’ve been 11 or 1:00 start time (its been about 10 years) but it was 3 separate shifts working roughly those hours. It fucking sucked. Its how i learned there is fuck all for work protections once you’re 18, even if you’re in high school still. Worst spring break ever. And last spring break i got to have too IIRC.