Posted by Sammm on September 02, 2002 at 23:08:47:
In Reply to: Re: Quit Bitching! posted by Moovin On on September 02, 2002 at 17:02:15:
: : : If we are the ones doing the asking/pushing/selling of RA, why aren't WE THE BOOKSELLERS the ones getting any added bonus money (or any other kind of incentive) for it? And no, a pizza party, merchandise discounts, or any other dumbass little "token" incentives DO NOT COUNT...PEOPLE WORK FOR MONEY! So no indeed, do not quit bitching!
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: : You do get money for it. It's on your review just like it is on the Managers review.
: Are you referring to the (LOL) whopping *fifty-cent* raise that booksellers get? Puh-leeze! I have a degree and I have been told that in a reasonably good economy, I am worth $30-40K in my chosen field (as you've probably figured out, the bad economy is keeping me doing B&N scutwork now). I truly feel sorry for B&N that once the employment picture looks better, they stand to lose a lot of bright people since they just can't compete with other fields, compensation-wise (glad I didn't major in retailing!). Of course, none of this is the store managers' fault. I guess *they* must love retailing enough to put up with *their* lousy pay.
No one said the Managers make a Lousy pay. I've been a manager for 6 years and make a VERY good living. But once again booksellers must know the Readers Advantage program is here to stay. And if your going to remain a bookseller with B&N You will have to ask if the customer is going to be using a readers advantage card its very very very simple. If you think your "worth 30-40k" then go find a job that will pay that. What kind of a degree do you have? I have a BBA and walked into a management job. Now if you have any Bachelors degree.. You yourself should be able to go into management and make that 30-40k a year. I see on this site many people bitching about the pay and this and that using PDT's. Only getting 50 cents a year.. If you want more SHOW YOUR MANAGER THAT YOUR WORTH MORE. Now if your a Lead bookseller you should be in the $8-9.00 range. That is pretty good for the business.. Like I said in my last message If you dont like B&N you can go to Borders they dont have a discount card (YET) but you will only be making $5.15 starting out. I dont know.. What do you want $35,000 as a lead bookseller.. Hey I'm all for it! Then I want $115,000! Also one more thing.. If you want something done Do something about it.. Posting messages on here isnt going to change a thing. To tell all of you the truth this site is pretty much a joke during our managers meetings. In all or your breakrooms there are phone numbers of all the important people at B&N maybe they would like to hear you bitch!!