Quote:
Originally Posted by rawfuls
Walked into work today, and was told that I would be getting $1000 at the end of my summer "internship".
Not too happy, but not too upset.
Was hoping for quite a bit more, however at my age, I'm lucky to be getting a job & slight pay at it.
Though, I have put a little over 54 hours within the past 2 weeks, so I guess it's time to dial the hours back.
|
Wow, that's crappy. I own an IT support business and would never follow that philosophy. Internship or not if you signed on as an employee there are certain laws he has to follow.
First in foremost you have to be paid minimum wage including over time when applicable.
It sounds to me like he is taking advantage of you for cheap (almost free) labor.
Even at 20 hours a week for a 10-12 week summer you should make no less than 7.25 per hour which is 1,450.00 at minimum. It sounds more to me like you are at 30-40 hours per week which is 2,175.00 minimum. This is before taxes of course.
As you are you are making less than 4 per hour. Day labor unskilled illegal workers make more than that.
Are you learning skills or using skills you already had?
Seriously, you could come out better working at most fast food joints.
Going back to PBO's posts on raises I wholeheartedly agree.
You earn a raise, you don't deserve it based on employment length or some kind of personal need/desire to have more money. (despite what employee unions see to think)
With my employees in the past if they come to me telling me the need/desire a raise, I send them back out and tell them to come back when they have a list of reasons they deserve and/or have earned a raise.