Sunday 12 June 2011

Why carers should work for supermarkets instead

Today I may have found the insult that added to the camel's broken back (to mash up a metaphor). So, I have compiled this list of why exactly I am wasting my time doing my job:

1) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, my basic starting hourly rate would be higher than it is currently.

2) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would be promoted once I had completed training.

3) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would not have to handle the bodily fluids of others.

4) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would get regular rest breaks.

5) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would have access to food during my shifts

6) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would have a choice over whether I worked evenings and weekends

7) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would get a discount on all products, making me significantly better off financially.

8) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would not be so emotionally wrung out that I cried on the walk home.

9) If I worked for a major supermarket chain, I would be at a significantly reduced risk of beong physically or verbally abused.

10) If I worked for a major supermarket chain and was physically or verbally assaulted there would be some legal comeback.

I love my job. I love making a difference. I love that chatting nonsense and laughing is the most important part of my job. But why do we live in a society where caring for those who can't care for themselves is so blatently disrespected?

1 comment:

  1. Yes its true, your job is so valuable to society. Quite a few of my friends are carers and the huge input into society you give is not rewarded enough.

    I hope your next shift is a better one

    Emily x

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