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[jspencer1986]

This afternoon I had a meeting with my supervisor and my boss to ask them for more money. At this point in time, I am the lowest earner in our entire operation (everyone else is on at least $12 an hour - I'm on little more than $9), and if I want chest surgery any time in the next 10 years I really needed to do something about the pay situation

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[jarrow]

It's not right for a 19-year-old to be this jaded.

On the contrary, I think everyone is pretty jaded by 19 :-/ You're not alone, buddy.

I'll never be happy doing anything but music

You know I'm the same way, and I'm going to post more later about that.

As for the fucktards you work for, I'm so sorry they're coming down on you so hard. I don't think looking for a new job is a bad idea at all, just make sure you have something lined up before you quit this one or you'll REALLY be in a bad spot. I'm behind you 100%.

[jesteroffire]

I wholeheartedly agree with John on this one. Well, I know I could be happy playing video games professionally (BUT that is something I will never do bercause I know I'm better than that) but yes I do want music to be a part of the rest of my life, which is definitely why I'm minoring in music technology. ANYWAY, I'm behind you 100% too. And don't worry about your sucky job, we all have them, it's just a matter of learning from your mistakes.

[theorybitch]

it may not be legal for them to only be paying you $9 an hour while they pay everyone else more. are you on an individual contract, or are you on an award? are there other workers who might support you, ie a group who of people who could speak to the bosses with you and demand that you're paid equal with everyone else doing your job?

i don't know much about qld workers rights stuff, but there whould be some organisation you can talk to to find out whether you have a legal case for demanding more money. if you ring your local legal aid office (look it up in the phonebook) maybe they can refer you on to the right people.

employers traditionally exploit younger people because they have less demand on them for income (no kids, no mortgage payments) and know far less about their legal rights. but you don't have to put up with that!

good luck!