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Jazzii · 07-07-2012, 01:51 PM

I am filling out an application for IHOP and I am teenager with no related experience, I only have experience with child care. Under wage desired what do I put? Do I put minimum wage, 8$, negotiable. Thanks for any help!

statisticsnerd · 07-07-2012, 02:12 PM

Put $550 an hour. Doesn't mean you're gonna get it though.

Jazzii · 07-07-2012, 02:15 PM

Can I have serious answers please.

5thgenSF · 07-07-2012, 02:18 PM

yes, i would put minimum wage.

vitalaeon · 07-07-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thgenSF

yes, i would put minimum wage.

This.

Or if you know someone who works there, ask them what the general wage is there and put that. I'm assuming that you will be a waitress and I don't think they get minimum wage, because you will get tips.

Three Wolves In Snow · 07-07-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vitalaeon

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Or if you know someone who works there, ask them what the general wage is there and put that. I'm assuming that you will be a waitress and I don't think they get minimum wage, because you will get tips.

It depends on the state.

LovingSAT · 07-07-2012, 02:59 PM

Usually these companies know what they are going to pay. I would suggest you leave it blank.

sware2cod · 07-07-2012, 03:05 PM

I usually leave this field blank. If it's an online app and they force a value, I sometimes put a period in the space.

If you put minimum wage, that is what you will get even if other new workers get $1.25 more per hr.

try to research what their starting pay is. try glassdoor dot com. they split by company and location

313Weather · 07-07-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazzii

I am filling out an application for IHOP and I am teenager with no related experience, I only have experience with child care. Under wage desired what do I put? Do I put minimum wage, 8$, negotiable. Thanks for any help!

"Average starting wage" or "Open to negotiate."

I would never just leave that question blank. employers use that as a way to weed out candidates. They'll figure if you leave it blank, you couldn't follow their direction and answer their question and they'll think you won't take the job seriously since you couldn't fill out the applicant in its entirety.

greyhorsewoman · 07-07-2012, 03:17 PM

I would put 'flexible'