This is way, way off-topic, but as I'm sure there's a wide range of work experience here, I'll ask.
My daughter is negotiating a job as a graphic designer, to be paid hourly. The employer expects her to be in the office 9-5, but only wants to pay her for the time that she's actually working on a project. Is this common? I know it's how a lot of auto tech guys work.
Seems to me that if you're required to be in, you should be paid for the time, but I've never worked hourly except for high-school stuff and could be way out of touch on the whole concept.
They're talking about a rate of maybe $16-18/hr, so it wouldn't be a lot of money even at 40 hours. Would it be reasonable to insist on some minimum paid time, as of course the rent will be due no matter what.
This is her first real job, and is willing to make some compromises to break through, but not to the point of unacceptable risk.
Thanks for any advice.