It was once an idea that if you got into retail sales, you could work your way to rasises, bonuses, and promotions that would make you a considerable amount of money, as well as being able to stay a while at the job. Now? The pay sucks, the work is nowhere carries no glamour or bonuses, and anybody who can last more than a year or two is in danger of being laid off.

Are there any other jobs that went in that route? What are your experiences?

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[–] 5 points 1 week ago (1 child)

Shit shoveler. Nobody needs their shit shoveled anymore. Or at least, they aren't getting their shit shoveled, even if it really oughtta be.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 week ago

    I think we upgraded from shovel to those truck vacuum things for sewers and septic tanks and whatnot.

    Though I recon city sewage sanitation workers do occasionally have to put in some elbow grease and go at it the old fashioned way.

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