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Retirees as temps
Not sure this is the right place to insert this comment but:
I worked for a non-union company that hired retirees for 100% inspection work (non-conforming product). They worked, as I recall, for 3-4 hours a couple days a week at minimum wage with no benefits.
They loved it - made a little extra spending money for bingo or grandchildren, were made to feel useful, and really enjoyed the conversation with other retirees - since they often lived alone and relished the camaraderie.
Reminded me of a "quilting bee" where they got paid!!
Would like to see other companies doing the same.
Sue
Not sure this is the right place to insert this comment but:
I worked for a non-union company that hired retirees for 100% inspection work (non-conforming product). They worked, as I recall, for 3-4 hours a couple days a week at minimum wage with no benefits.
They loved it - made a little extra spending money for bingo or grandchildren, were made to feel useful, and really enjoyed the conversation with other retirees - since they often lived alone and relished the camaraderie.
Reminded me of a "quilting bee" where they got paid!!
Would like to see other companies doing the same.
Sue
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