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Working in AmericaIt was such a culture shock to work in the Statesso far behind with their policies, they are not up to date you are on your feet for hours. break time when you sit down no wonder so many workers look drawn and wearing a frown I remember working in these conditions in NZ back in the 70s when my bosses were still in the mindset of the 'old school' it was tolerable because we received good staff discounts it was worth it and you were informed of the rules Here, no one really wants to assist the new member to fit in they make it harder and do not tell you where you can fall in I guess you have to be a mind reader and know what to do because no one is going to help, make a mistake and there is a to-do Now, as I see it, supervisors do not require you to think because if you did, then they see you as a direct threat You could replace them, then where would that leave them? why out of a job and searching the situations vacant You cannot expect to get paid for what you are worth they will only pay you, whom they can replace you first Corporate America, leading business what I have been told all Mom and Pops stores have been put out in the cold One week's paid vacation, if you are lucky paid on your yearly anniversary, now isn't that ducky? you have to save your wage's for months to take that well earned break Just so you can take your family to have fun down on the lake Many employers do not give you health insurance nor do they have a retirement fund in place so many couples have to work to make ends meet putting their children into day care centers, isn't that great? So you work like a beaver all the years long so you can put your children through college so they can have the opportunities that you did not have with their cell-phones, ipods, games, clothing, and latest fads Amanda Martin-Shaver © 11 May 2009 
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