More job thoughts (sorry to bore you)

Money may end up being a factor. In my mind, I should be paid at least twice as much as I’m getting now, and that’s me being generous. If I’m going to be managing four different garages then surely I should get four times my current wage?

In their minds, they see it differently. So much of the work will be centralised now, or simply done automatically by algorithms and hardware, that they say my workload will barely be any bigger than it is now. Hence – the wage increase will be minimal.

“If it goes well and you prove yourself, there’s always the possibility of advancement and a better-paid position higher up the management structure,” they say.

Yeah – and if I hold my breath underwater long enough there’s always the possibility that I’ll grow gills and live my life as a fish. Something being a possibility is no indicator of it becoming a reality. Especially where big businesses and wages are concerned.

RC 9-5-18