I have a couple of friends who were hired at retail and fast food places but have never been put on the actual schedule, even after months go by and they follow up with the manager. Is this an employers way of laying someone off? What is the purpose of hiring someone if you don't put them on the schedule? Any ideas about how my friends can advocate for more hours? Thanks so much!
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What are your favorite cooking/kitchen/food-related shops in Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison? [more inside]
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There's a particular snack product I want but can almost never find in local stores. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Robson on Oct 8, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm starting a new job as a telephone concierge at a Brand-new upscale retail/housing establishment in Glendale, CA next week—can you help me get my ear to the ground? [more inside]
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