Am I being taken advantage of @ my job?

MetalHeart

No. The best workers, the people that get promoted are the ones that do what they are asked even if it goes beyond what their "job description" says.
You may not get the rewards for it today, but complaining is never the answer. Work hard, take a constructive argument to your manager for more money. And if you've been a hard worker that doesn't complain you will likely get what you want.

If you don't, you leave and work somewhere that you're appreciated. Your former company loses a good employee and your new company gains a great one.

The positive attitude always wins in the end.

renee

yes, I would ask for a substantial raise, and if they didn't give me one, start looking for a new job

breyton r

its a minimum wage job..they're all wrong.

I'd ask to be demoted if it doesn't come with a pay increase, or find a new job.

Grand Guignol

Without a doubt. If you are an assistant manager you should certainly be getting paid more than minimum wage since you are more accountable than the people you supervise.

darktexan2000

It is all about them seeing how far they can push you, if you are always like " Yeah I will do it" and you never refuse to do something then yes, they will ride you until you break, just how people are. But if you say, "Nope, just cant do it this time" and let them know you are there to work, and be an equal employee, and not a slave, you will be fine.

PraiseBob

This is a classic case of the trade off between job title and responsibility. It is amazing how many people fall for the old "you a manager in training" line only to find that it does not mean more money, just more responsibility (and perhaps a very small amount of extra prestige).

psyflops_gazelle

You're making minimum wage as an assistant manager?
Where are you working - a sweat shop?

RangerEsq

Yes, you are being taken advantage of. No, it's not a legal issue. It's a minimum wage job - quit. Or take a demotion to one of the minimum wage jobs with less work and more hours. Why be ***'t Mgr if there's nothing to it but the title.

Irish

You need to get a copy of the job description. Then review and see if you are only doing what it says.

CARS

It's the job of a asst. manager

wizjp

it's wrong. Stand up and ask for a raise to cover the extra jobs and fair hours; or job hunt.

thunder2sys

sounds like it is, but when they hired you, did you ask for a job description so you know exactly what you are supposed to do? If you are an asst. manager, you should expect to do more than other workers. Pay has no bearing, if you didn't like the pay you should have asked for more before starting or not taken the job.

Papucho

Well, it all depends. Were you told that you would perform those tasks for what you're paid?
If yes, then it's not unfair as you have agreed to do it for what you make.

The One

Depends on what your looking for in the future. if you want the management experience stick it out. If you need more money leave. If you feel like you deserve more and there's no growth potential, leave. You have to weigh your options.

turfyguy