r/askfuneraldirectors • u/CluelessYoka • 2d ago
Advice Needed Can I get better pay?
I'm F23 in N C, retired community and I've been offered a job position at a corporate company as a funeral assistant. I'm one exam away from being as licensed funeral director so I've decided to try to get my foot in the door (I know I'm very late in the game I guess) the manager said the pay is $12/hr and $75 per removal i make on the job, it's only part time for now she's says until another job position open up, doesn't promise work hours and Im waiting to hear back so I can get a back ground check and drg test. I have a degree in mortuary science and almost 2yrs of experience in the field as an funeral director and embalmer assistant, because of my volunteering and traineeship. Would it be appropriate to ask for more pay? How can I bring this up? I don't want to sound money hungry, but realistically with that pay I won't even be able to pay for rent. Also if you are also in N C if you don't mind sharing what you started off making and what you make now, I don't want to be made a fool here tbh
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u/Dry_Major2911 1d ago
I looked up what is minimum wage in NC it is only $7.25, so a good amount above. This industry is notorious for underpaying. Speaking from personal experience I don't think they will budge on paying more. I recommend getting as much experience as you can in the meantime so you can get your licenses. Then from there you can move on and find a better firm.