This interview is from one an employee called Irene Mgawe. She is a cleaner who works at a company that I cannot name due to several reasons. It’s translated into English from Kiswahili. Enjoy!
1.) What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy the kind people that I meet at my job, those who say "thank you" or "asante" (thank you in Kiswahili). Also recognition for my work makes it all worth it.
2.) What did you dislike about your job?
Since I am a cleaner there are always things that you don't want to clean, also people who don't make an effort to keep the place clean. For example littering, spitting and much more.
3.) What are your working hours?
From Monday-Tuesday its usually an average of 10 hours per day and on Saturday its about 6 hours. I don't work on Sundays.
4.) How difficult was it to get this job?
I actually used to be a gardener and the owner employed another man for the gardening job. So instead I was upgraded to the cleaner job.
5.) What were the requirements of this job?
Just being able to clean properly.
6.) Are there areas concerning labour, where you don't know the rule?
I'm unaware of all the public holidays that are a compulsory day off.
7.) What is your wage (If you don't mind?)
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8.) What do you need to do in order for a raise?
Usually if the employer sees that you are working hard, he doesn't cut your salary on the days you are not present at work.
9.) If you get sick, how much support is given?
Usually a small loan, or the prescriptions are paid for you.
10.) What is your longest holiday?
(Not sure)
11.) Did this job have any requirements related to your education?
No.
12.) Do you have a family? If so how many are you?
5
13.) If you could invent any labour law, what would it be?
For jobs with long hours, food should be a compulsory service that is provided.
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