<prompt> Human: So I recently got a part-time job at a bar in my town. The bar is also part of a fine-dining restaurant. I am 17, and still in full-time education in the UK. The job is on Friday and Saturday nights, from 7PM-1AM. I enjoy it, but am a bit confused, and so Ive come here to see if anyone has any answers for me. 1- I have still not been told the wage, and this is after 3 weeks of working there 4th week tonight. Having spoken to someone my age who works there, he said it is 5 an hour. Is this wage actually worth giving up 6 hours of social hours a week? My school offer watering for private events, and they earn 7.50 an hour, and any unused alcohol is given as well at the end of the night. I do earn tips, at about 15 a night however 2- whilst my shift officially ends at 1, I havent actually been allowed to leave before 1:30AM, and on 2 shifts so far havent left until after 2AM. I dont get paid for these times, and want to correct this. How can I go about this?  <response>: How are you unclear on the wage after 3 weeks? Havent you been paid yet? I dont know how things are done in the UK but usually service work in America pays weekly or biweekly. It doesnt sound to me like youre being treated unfairly. It sounds like a casual part time job. The management wants to hire young, energetic people in your demographic but also knows that none of you will stick around too long so they arent going to pay you much or offer too much responsibility or training. The hours thing is a little dodgy but ikf you confront them about it theyll probably tell you to stop goofing off and work faster to get out on time. This is a job of supplemental money, not self sufficiency. Make friends, have fun.This is probably a good lesson for you. In the future you should get very clear with your employer about compensation, benefits, and expectations before you start working. 