today i had an unfortunate conversation with my sm where i vocalized how tired and worn out i was that i am not being paid a living wage or making livable hours. for context i live in PA (republican state) that is entirely anti union.
i’m worn out with labor cuts. i work with barely 2-3 other people during peak at one of the busiest cafes (non-drivethru) in the district. we work with the same amount of people regardless of trucks arrival, regardless of when my sm has meetings and conference calls where he can’t be on the floor, regardless of how busy our day is. i’m TIRED. i’m EXHAUSTED. my labor is supposed to meet those of at minimum two people and i can’t even be paid a living wage.
today when i brought this to my sm and explained i don’t blame him but i’m frustrated he got angry at me. he told me to quit if i didn’t think i was being paid enough, that he’s seen enough people come and go, and that i just need to hold tight until july for pay raises. he is also very anti union. i love my job, i really do love my customers, and i’m good at what i do. i’m worn out. i want my labor to be actually valued, i want to be able to afford to live with my fiancé. i want to not live paycheck to paycheck. i want to not be scared that this time of year every year i will have no money or be unable to afford my rent. i just had a partner quit because he couldn’t afford housing and had to move into a shelter.
i’m TIRED. we’re all tired. corporate doesn’t care.