I'm a teenager working my first ever part-time retail job. I've been there since mid 2018, and I'm just about to start university. There are a couple things about the job/workplace that's making me consider looking for alternative work- but I can't tell whether I actually have it better than I think, as I have no point of reference. Hence the post.
So firstly, management says some dodgy things during meetings that gives me bad vibes. Stuff like reminding us to not discuss pay and forcing us to re-sign confidentiality contracts, telling us that if we're sick, we should still come in and try to complete at least half of our shifts (despite working in an environment with a lot of people-contact, especially with immune deficient, old and young people). They also said that they'd be very accommodating to university and/or school schedules for young part-timers. Instead my manager asked me to work double weekend shifts during my first semester, and when I said I'd really prefer not to- they literally responded with a sad-face over text message as if to guilt-trip me about putting my own interests before work or something?
In general, I feel completely useless and like I'm there to fill a minimum staff quota. They don't trust me to do the simplest of things, and most of the time I'm told to stop doing stock (which is actually productive) and just walk around and ask people if they need help for hours on end. It's mind-numbingly boring and I dread going to work- but I also understand it's a minimum wage job and I shouldn't be expecting much from it anyway.
There are some upsides- I live far from many stores so it's location is convenient for me, as I don't have a drivers license yet. My co-workers are all really nice and I enjoy working with them. The hours are generally quite flexible too, which I don't know whether I'll get someplace else.
It genuinely feels like torture working there for more than 4 hours a day. I know your first part-time job isn't supposed to be that great or enjoyable, and beggars can't be choosers, but this seems a bit ridiculous. However, I'm scared to leave because it took me months applying with no experience to get it- although, with this new experience I feel like people may be less reluctant to hire me if I start applying elsewhere.
I don't know quite what to do- I have the absolute privilege of most of my expenses being paid throughout university by my parents (accommodation, food, electricity, transport, etc.) So it's not vital I work throughout it- but money for the future/a car/recreation would be nice, and I think it's expected of me.
Can anyone from a more experienced POV give me some advice on this? Even anecdotes are appreciated!
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