The interview

[Bonsu]

So I decided to get a job. Sent my cv to an upcoming event centre with 5 star restaurants and I was called for an interview today.
The discussion was free flowing and interesting until they asked how much I would love to earn which I replied saying "above 100000 naira (=$300) a month" and the HR manager was like wtf the amount is ridiculous.
It really beats my imagination when companies pay lowball fees and expect you to work 6 days in a week for 12 hours.

 

[Haris]

if you can't find an alternative, just take whatever they offer imo.. how are you supposed to pay the bills?

 

[Bonsu]

I'd keep submitting cv's as this was just the only one I submitted

 

[briguy]

expect you to work 6 days in a week for 12 hours.

Just so I understand..12 hours a day or 12 hours in 6 days?

Anyway, yes restaurants are generally low paying, the only way to make more money is through tips.
Good luck with you job finding..

 

[Kate]

I don't know what is the average salary in your home country.
But things to keep in mind:

• if you have no experience in this position, it's hard to claim the upper bracket
  
• if the position does not involve any special skills, then you are replaceable and the employers can choose among hundreds of people lining up to take the job

I guess it's the law of supply and demand. But the only way to get rich is to be self-employed. You never get rich while working for somebody else.

 

[Bonsu]

Just so I understand..12 hours a day or 12 hours in 6 days?

Anyway, yes restaurants are generally low paying, the only way to make more money is through tips.
Good luck with you job finding..

Hey buddy, it 12 hours a day for 6 days (72 hours a week) and with the cost of living I'd be slaving without savings

 

[Bonsu]

But the only way to get rich is to be self-employed. You never get rich while working for somebody else.

I couldn't agree more but adviced in a previous thread I had to go look for a job. I'd take entrepreneurship any day anytime but I need funds to run my 3 acres of farmland and a food product

 

[Haris]

Just so I understand..12 hours a day or 12 hours in 6 days?

Anyway, yes restaurants are generally low paying, the only way to make more money is through tips.
Good luck with you job finding..

12 hours a day for 6 days.. we don't have 9 to 5 in Africa and South Asia, it's 9 to 9. That's why I love domaining

 

[Bonsu]

12 hours a day for 6 days.. we don't have 9 to 5 in Africa and South Asia, it's 9 to 9. That's why I love domaining

Believe me I'd take domaining but I've not mastered it yet and I have responsibilities coming up

 

[Pat8]

But the only way to get rich is to be self-employed. You never get rich while working for somebody else.

Made my day !

 

[shorterwinters]

if you have no experience in this position, it's hard to claim the upper bracket

if the position does not involve any special skills, then you are replaceable and the employers can choose among hundreds of people lining up to take the job

I guess it's the law of supply and demand. But the only way to get rich is to be self-employed. You never get rich while working for somebody else.

Good stuff for you to think about here. I am sure you are going to be able to work and do your entrepreneurship on the side. Doesn't make for much free time but you're a young man. Things will work out. Got to have steady and reliable money coming in? Do what you got to do. You know this and are doing so.
I learn so much regarding many things from this place because of the world wide participation. It has been good for me in many ways.

 

[1Darko]

So I decided to get a job. Sent my cv to an upcoming event centre with 5 star restaurants and I was called for an interview today.
The discussion was free flowing and interesting until they asked how much I would love to earn which I replied saying "above 100000 naira (=$300) a month" and the HR manager was like wtf the amount is ridiculous.
It really beats my imagination when companies pay lowball fees and expect you to work 6 days in a week for 12 hours.

Did you eventually find out what they were willing to pay you?

 

[Bonsu]

Did you eventually find out what they were willing to pay you?

They said they'd get back to me

 

[1Darko]

They said they'd get back to me

I thought so. My advice for the future would be that always try to get the employer to quote you first. You will have then some advantage in the negotiations. Never quote first and if than never ever an exact fix amount. Always speek in price frames from x to y and try to achieve additional bonus payments or other benefits. When doing this you have to negotiate and explain them what benefits they will get if they hire you.
I hope this will help you to get the best payment you can achieve. Good luck!

 

[Bonsu]

So I got the Job as an HSE Officer

 

[1Darko]

So I got the Job as an HSE Officer

Congrats!
Any negotiations?

 

[Bonsu]

They gave me my minimum pay request. But hope to reach greater height with the task ahead. Very demanding

 

[1Darko]

They gave me my minimum pay request. But hope to reach greater height with the task ahead. Very demanding

Good luck with your new job! I'm sure you will make it!

 

[Bonsu]

Thanks. I really appreciate

 

[pinkdragon]

Good luck Bonsu!