[extralego]

Since when was “cashier” a manual labor position? “Stocking staff” might be, and is consistently paid a higher wage because of that. These people are hired as cashiers. The “additional job duties” are where the manual labor comes in.

We are literally talking $8.00/hr. before taxes. This looks inhumane to me.

https://www.job-applications.com/dollar-general-cashier/

[loco5niner]

Seems like DG is pretty straightforward as far as informing potential employees what is expected.

As far as the hourly rate, that should be motivation to work on their marketable skills (work/study).

Sounds like a great high-school job, and if you're still working a high-school job at 35, something is wrong.

[extralego]

Never seen somebody younger than me working at a Dollar General.

My point is that something is definitely wrong.

But to blame this on the workers is immoral, heartless, definitely a sign you have something wrong with yourself.

So I’m assuming that isn’t your point.

They are doing the work. They paying is someone else’s job.

Who said this is a “high school job”? What’s that?

[loco5niner]

> But to blame this on the workers is immoral, heartless, definitely a sign you have something wrong with yourself.

Yes, I am blaming the workers. Making personal attacks against me doesn't change the facts.

The fact is, the reason people make minimum wage is because they haven't developed (or proven to the right person that they have developed) marketable skills.

That's why it's important to study hard in school and to work hard in your job. People get paid what they are worth in the marketplace.

I don't know anything about DG's business practices, but if the workers are not satisfied, there are other places they can get a job.

I do realize that some people face inherent difficulties in life. They weren't born with the same advantages or they were born with disadvantages. Maybe they made some mistakes in life. I'm not saying they shouldn't have a chance. I'm saying that there are things (education, discipline, etc) that they can take advantage of to better their situation.

Maybe they are content in their situation. That's fine too.

[palferrari]

who do you suggest should work there during the day while school is in session?

[loco5niner]

Someone who started working there in high school and completed it. Hopefully prior to 35. Hopefully while continuing to improve their marketable skills.