The job was advertised as a Full-time position at $23/hr. It was then explained to me that, during training the rate would be $15.50/hr. - Ok, that's fine, I get it. Then it was further walked back to state that it was only $23/hr while you were working directly with clients, and you would be paid the $15.50 rate for travel time between clients. - Okaaay... I mean I guess that's understandable. They also expect an immediate 90 day availability commitment (and I do mean IMMEDIATE because they want a signed availability contract completed within 5mins of their scheduling process being explained to you.) I initially committed to 8-8 M-F. I had to make a slight adjustment to allow for a weekly class I had forgotten about. It took 3 emails, and essential threats from the Scheduler, they begrudgingly allowed me to change my availability on Friday to 8-4. Then I asked the all-important question, what am I being paid if I'm not working with a client or traveling between clients? - NOTHING So, do not take this job unless you can: a.) Provide them with complete open availability from day 1. b.) Can independently support yourself while you are expected to remain 'on call' and available, because you won't be able to have another part-time job, or even schedule a doctor's appointment during your first 90 days.
