The way some hospitality venues handle the transition from the minimum wage to the "Living Wage" is a joke.
As soon as someone hits 21, they suddenly find their hours being cut in favour of the 18-year-old who is cheaper to keep on the floor. It is basically a punishment for getting older. Does anyone else feel like their job has an expiration date based on their age?

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A lot of store managers are always under pressure to reduce costs, and the scenario you're describing is one way they'll do it. The unfortunate reality is that a lot of lower level retail jobs simply can't sustain someone. The industry used to do a better job at moving people up, but nowadays companies are more focused on treating workers as dispensable.

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I’ve definitely seen versions of this happen in hospitality. Once labor costs shift, suddenly experience becomes “too expensive.” It’s frustrating because the people who know the job the best end up losing hours. In my experience it usually comes down to managers trying to hit labor targets more than anything else.

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Oh, I’ve seen some shady practices from some places in efforts to save money 👀

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