By skyforbes Applied for a barista position. Interview seemed normal until the manager said I'd need to do a 4 hour "trial shift" to see if I'm a good fit.
Unpaid, obviously.
I asked if I'd be compensated and she looked at me like I was insane. Said it's "standard practice" and "everyone does it."
Told her that's called wage theft and I'm not working for free. She got defensive and said I "clearly don't want the job bad enough."
You're right, I don't want it that bad.
Left and reported them to the labor board on my way home.