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Whipper Snapper 02-15-2011 07:32 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
I'd work at a BBQ joint but, I wouldn't be able to work as many hours with them. Mcdonalds is 24 hours and I imagine I'll be working late several nights.

And yes, it's the one where Kmart used to be. It's a sears outlet now.

TBone 02-15-2011 07:50 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
As long as you stay in School where you work shouldn't matter...its the end that counts not the means of how you got there...good luck with school and can I change that coke to a strawberry shake?:dr

kugie 02-15-2011 07:54 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Thank you for contributing.

VTDragon 02-15-2011 08:10 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Don't sell the experience short. I also worked a a burger joint when in college. That led to my first management job which was a nice plus on my resume when I graduated.

"You learn something every day if you pay attention". ~Ray LeBlond

hscmit 02-15-2011 08:18 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
work is work
had some really $hitty jobs in the past

357 02-15-2011 08:32 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
I respect people who work jobs they don't like 1000 times more than those who sit back and live off of the sweat of others.

BeerAdvocate 02-15-2011 09:53 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Could you please try to get a job at Oklahoma Joes? :D

kugie 02-15-2011 09:56 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 357 (Post 1173245)
I respect people who work jobs they don't like 1000 times more than those who sit back and live off of the sweat of others.

:tu:tu:tpd:

icehog3 02-15-2011 10:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 1173122)
My 16 yr old son just got his first job at a local nursing home, dietary assistant (means he brings out the food and does the dishes). Wish I made $8.50 as a starting wage when I was in H.S. and College. I remember being stoked when minimum wage went up to $3.25 an hour.

Yeah, but gas was a buck fifty a gallon, Todd. ;) :r

BloodSpite 02-15-2011 10:18 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
If it pays bills and is above board where the money comes from is moot. You do what you gotta do and anyone who judges you has issues, just my .10 hang in there. It'll get better!

MikeyC 02-15-2011 10:20 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodSpite (Post 1173348)
If it pays bills and is above board where the money comes from is moot. You do what you gotta do and anyone who judges you has issues, just my .10 hang in there. It'll get better!

:tpd:

I have an uncle that was out of work for 10+ years. Everyone always used to criticise him for not doing anything. You are working and having a job and doing it well (no matter what it is) is something to be proud of.

BloodSpite 02-15-2011 10:22 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
For the record...I worked as Santa Claus in Williamsville, NY one year because I was broke. So I feel your pain :)

I became quickly known as the "Southern Santa"

Wanger 02-15-2011 11:11 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1173342)
Yeah, but gas was a buck fifty a gallon, Todd. ;) :r

Probably more like $0.75. :p

emopunker2004 02-15-2011 11:21 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
You'll never see fast food again. I worked 5 years at a grocery store. Grocery shopping is not the same for me. It's a unique experience.

RevSmoke 02-15-2011 11:25 AM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1173342)
Yeah, but gas was a buck fifty a gallon, Todd. ;) :r

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanger (Post 1173450)
Probably more like $0.75. :p

:<

I was going to act all hurt here, but then I figured I should do some investigating. According to a couple sites, it was between $.48 & $.62 a gallon in 1978 when I got my license. And minimum wage was $2.65.

When I went to college minimum wage was $3.10 and a gallon of gas was $1.25. And inflation was 13.5%.

Boy have times changed

galaga 02-15-2011 12:26 PM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke (Post 1173465)
:<

I was going to act all hurt here, but then I figured I should do some investigating. According to a couple sites, it was between $.48 & $.62 a gallon in 1978 when I got my license. And minimum wage was $2.65.

When I went to college minimum wage was $3.10 and a gallon of gas was $1.25. And inflation was 13.5%.

Boy have times changed

I can remember $0.29 a gallon and if you went towards Daytona Beach on 95 you could see the gas wars for $0.19.

That's all right. Blake will be telling his grand kids he remembers working in MickyD's when his happy meal wasn't $15 and it still had a real toy in it.....:D

Bill86 02-15-2011 01:36 PM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004 (Post 1173068)
hey believe it or not, about 15 yrs ago, the mcdonalds near me did sell pizza. It was a test thing and they sold it for about 6 months. They were lil personal pan pizzas. And surprizingly they were VERY GOOD so =P lol

I remember that, I just meant currently.....everyone knows the stupid questions you get asked at the drive thru. I remember a friend of mine had a guy ask for chicken tenders "heavy all". So my friend added lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and poured mayo all over them. That is "heavy all" :sh

I remember when I was like 8-10 and saw gas priced at like .85 cents a gallon. Must have been nice. I also remember a few years ago when it was 4.50 a gallon.

Whipper Snapper 02-15-2011 02:23 PM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
I'm not complaining. They offered me the opportunity to go to some of their management courses later down the road (not far down the road actually). I imagine being a part time manager at mcdonalds would be a good learning experience if anything.

BC-Axeman 02-15-2011 05:36 PM

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Good on you, Blake!
I've gotten some good laughs out of this thread.

timj219 02-15-2011 05:41 PM

Re: You want fries with that?
 
Congratulations on finding something that fits in with your school schedule. There is always honor in honest work.


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