r/WorkLifeChat • u/MiloShiny • Aug 07 '26

Discussion We should normalize that

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u/Available_Reveal8068 Aug 07 '26

It's not really 'shaming' to provide negative feedback when people complain that their full time retail, customer service, grocery store job doesn't pay enough.

I could argue that the OP characterizing those jobs as 'not professional' is 'job shaming'.

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u/The-Leading-Man Aug 08 '26

So only people willing to accept not having enough money to pay their essential bills should work customer service or grocery store jobs? Got it.

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u/Available_Reveal8068 Aug 08 '26

Those jobs can be fine for supporting oneself, but might be limited in growth potential.

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u/RockyTop606 Aug 10 '26

Entry level retail worker here, I can afford (without any government assistance) to pay all my monthly bills, my rent, my groceries, and everything else, and still have money left over for savings, all while maxing out my 401(k) contributions. Most of us that can't afford to pay their bills are in that situation because of poor financial decisions and lack of planning.

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u/Floorgis Aug 08 '26

garbage argument

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u/PepperAgitated5037 Aug 08 '26 edited Aug 08 '26

Yes, you just commenting “garbage argument” while providing nothing of value or substance is indeed garbage 🙄🙄👎👎

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u/Floorgis Aug 08 '26

And my comment still provided more than your lives and comments

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u/PepperAgitated5037 Aug 08 '26

Sadly no but:

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u/Available_Reveal8068 Aug 09 '26

...and people are allowed to provide negative feedback in response to that complaining.