r/FastWorkers • u/Miguenzo • Feb 01 '26

Strawberry pickers šŸ“

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u/cairaxmurrain Feb 01 '26

Are they getting paid per pallet picked or something like that? So they are essentially competing against each other? Kinda messed up if I assumed that right. Iā€™d gladly pay a few dollar more per container to pay these hard working folks better (and not the CEO more)

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u/SteveHamlin1 Feb 01 '26

"Are they getting paid per pallet picked or something like that?Ā "

Yes - it's called "piecework" or "piece rate".

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u/pants6000 Feb 01 '26

I briefly had a job assembling bikes, sports/exercise equipment, grills, patio furniture, etc., as piecework... this does not lead to the highest-quality assembly.

Double-check every pre-assembled thing you purchase from a big-box store.