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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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Original poster

To ask what to wear to an interview?

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neroforte · 18/06/2021 21:38

Hi, I’ve just got my first interview for tomorrow at 11:30am tomorrow!
I’ve never had one before so have no idea what to wear and what questions I’ll be asked!
It’s a kitchen Porter job so not too fancy, but just a bit unsure
Please someone help!

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Ellejelly · 21/06/2021 21:25

Please consider the fact that it is illegal for under 18s to work more than 8 hour shifts - if they arent even following the law on such a basic aspect I wouldnt trust that your other rights will be met!

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neroforte · 21/06/2021 21:28

i chose to work that long! i am perfectly happy with it

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Graphista · 21/06/2021 22:36

I agree I can see you being taken advantage of in other ways too.

It matters not that it's your choice it's illegal for a reason. That's a bloody long shift!

FizzyPink · 21/06/2021 22:42

Those are very long hours OP. I worked similar in various hospitality jobs at your age.
My advice would be to get a very comfortable pair of shoes. Something from M&S. After 12 hours on your feet they will kill!

DavidTheDog · 22/06/2021 02:45

Were today’s hours paid?

Blueballinthegarden · 22/06/2021 11:29

@DavidTheDog

Were today’s hours paid?

Good point, I was similarly stung when I was about 18…did a whole day waitressing and at the end was told they wouldn’t need me anymore and that the shift was unpaid as it was a trial.

MayIDestroyYou · 22/06/2021 11:36

Oh - to know it all ...

Godmothered · 22/06/2021 20:26

@neroforte

i chose to work that long! i am perfectly happy with it

It's not about choice. It's illegal! They are breaking the law allowing you to work those hours.

User27aw · 22/06/2021 20:32

Its illegal to work more than 8 hours a day at your age.

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neroforte · 22/06/2021 20:46

should have heeded the advice, called me today and said they’ve hired another girl so they don’t need me anymore as it’ll be too many people. they said they’ll call me in a few weeks if they need me again!! they can fuck right off if they think i’ll be waiting around for them just for them to do the exact same thing to me again.

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DavidTheDog · 22/06/2021 20:51

Did they pay you for the hours you worked?

Either way, next time you'll recognise the signs that the rest of us did. I'm sorry you've had this experience this week.

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neroforte · 22/06/2021 21:29

no no mention of getting paid :(

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waitingforwinter · 22/06/2021 22:25

@neroforte As rubbish as it is, you’ve probably had a lucky escape Think of the positives...you’ve had experience at an interview and experienced a day in the work place - so you’ll know what kind of things to expect when you get your next interview 😊

Please have a wee look on the government website and have a read about what you’re entitled to in terms of pay/breaks/working hours etc. Any good employer will follow those rules 😊

Chin up, you’ll find something else soon 😊

Blueballinthegarden · 23/06/2021 04:22

@neroforte

no no mention of getting paid :(

Oh OP, I am sorry

As others here have mentioned, treat this as an experience (although I’d be inclined to report the bastards somewhere) and go into your next job firmly knowing and standing up for your rights and what is to be expected.

Best of luck to you, don’t give up!

Maray1967 · 23/06/2021 08:13

Yes, I’d put this down to experience.

But if I was your mum I would be down there today making life very difficult for the manager. I would make everyone in that restaurant know how they treat applicants. And if was a customer in that restaurant and heard a very angry parent I would get up and leave and never go back. We need to use customer power to make it very clear to businesses that exploit applicants in this way that they will be punished. It takes half an hour for a manager to tell if someone will be fine for a job like that. I know- I had that role decades ago. It does not take an unpaid 10-4 shift.

Maray1967 · 23/06/2021 08:20

OP, I’m not saying that your family should go this. My job involves speaking loudly to large groups if people (lecturer) - so I would be putting my professional skills to use. My own mother wouldn’t have gone this. But I would.

I’ve heard about this before - it’s appalling. When I waitressed decades ago I literally did a 20 minute interview and a role play of serving a customer and I was hired. And when I hired, I did the same. But I’ve heard that far too many businesses are doing this. It needs to be reported and highlighted because I wouldn’t give my custom to places that do this.

DavidTheDog · 23/06/2021 09:11

speaking loudly to large groups if people

I love this as a definition of a lecturer!

twoshedsjackson · 23/06/2021 11:16

What a mean trick! I agree with PP's that all you can do is chalk this one up to experience, but would add - I hear there is a shortage of waiting staff at the moment.
You have acquired experience which will help you to get a job with a better employer, and you'll be on the alert for warning signs. If they do this as a regular tactic, you may find that word gets around, and they have trouble staffing the establishment; not your problem

Earfling · 23/06/2021 17:42

They need to pay you.

Trip advisor review, or twitter will ensure it happens.

Bastards.

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