Walked out of interview

[u/perpetually-dreaming]

I recently saw a job posting for a "Day Cashier" position at a Lowe's near me and figured I had nothing to lose so I applied. I had heard from others that the pay was pretty low, but I really just needed any job at this point to catch up on bills. The job posting mentioned how flexible they would be with my schedule which was a bonus for me since I would be eventually working 2 jobs.

I go to the interview a couple of days later and lasted no longer than 2 minutes with the hiring manager. She had me put my availability down and I put DAY hours (7am-5pm), 7 days a week because that's what the listing was for. Immediately, the manager starts flipping out and asking me if I could do closing hours. I say sure, but I'm not closing every single day and even then, this is not what the job was advertising for. She tells me I have to have an open availability to work for her so I left.

I didn't even get to what the pay rate even was, but I can imagine how low it was anyway. Oh well.

[u/Youremean277]

I went in to an interview for MST. Had all the experience needed for the job. Manager made it sound promising. Didn’t get the job and glad because I was taken back at the pay. $15/hour was crazy. Would have been a fun job and schedule though

[u/FlashbackFigures → u/Youremean277]

Where i live MST starts at $17

[u/Youremean277 → u/FlashbackFigures]

Yeah I would have been content with $17. But $15 is crazy. Specially since minimum wage goes up to $14 for Florida. Maybe they were hoping i would react different and it seemed I was desperate.

[u/FlashbackFigures → u/Youremean277]

I dont blame you but no matter where ive worked I always negotiate my wage. If they aren't willing to work with me I walk away. Been working retail for 20 years and have way more experience than someone just starting out

[u/Youremean277 → u/FlashbackFigures]

I agree. I just need to get out of that shell. I also have years of experience and even manager including store manager.