So I got a call to work this weekend....hold your applause [View all]

[Wounded Bear]

I've been doing temp work through an agency, can't find regular work. Haven't had anything in two weeks.

So the deal was 4 hours work, starting at 4 am Saturday in downtown Seattle. 35 miles one way across the 520 toll bridge. Plus, I would have to drive to Kirkland, about 25 miles one way, on Friday for an "orientation." So, that's about 120 miles of driving for 4 hours work, at $9.50 an hour.

I get about 17 miles/gallon, and at around $4 per, that would mean I would spend $20-25 to earn about $38 before deductions.

That's what corporate America wants us to do.

I declined the offer. And I'll still tell unemployment that I didn't refuse any work.

Fuck 'em.

edited for spelling