You want fries with that? - Page 2

Lucky_Hippo · 02-15-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

There is no shame in taking whatever job you can find.

The shame is preferring to stay unemployed and expecting the rest of us to pick up the tab every week.

Exactly. Pride has been the fall of many men, and will often hold you down. Way to man up Brother.

Congrats on your new job and well wishes coming your way!

joeobx · 02-16-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Exactly. Pride has been the fall of many men, and will often hold you down. Way to man up Brother.

Congrats on your new job and well wishes coming your way!

RevSmoke · 02-15-2011, 06:42 AM

Jobs in college - wow, do I remember some doozies. With my mother having Multiple Schlerosis and my brother born with Spina Bifida, finances were tight at home. So, although they said my parents could give X amount of $$ to my education, it just wasn't there, so I had to provide it myself. I worked 30+ hours a week while going to school full-time.

And I remember some of my buddies who laughed at me for having to work so hard, telling me I needed to find another way to get the money so that I could enjoy college. Some of those types worked as hard at their studies too, and some of them found themselves back at home.

Never did McDonald's, but I can see where a hungry college student might find that a job with some great benefits.

Gods blessings in your continued studies.

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.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

icehog3 · 02-15-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

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.

02-15-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yeah, but gas was a buck fifty a gallon, Todd.

Probably more like $0.75.

RevSmoke · 02-15-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yeah, but gas was a buck fifty a gallon, Todd.

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Originally Posted by Wanger

Probably more like $0.75.

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

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

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.....

02-16-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

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

LOL I figured you were a tad older than me, and I remember it being $0.85-0.95 while I was in high school, at times.

I'm 37 right now.

Whipper Snapper · 02-15-2011, 07:32 AM

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

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?

VTDragon · 02-15-2011, 08:10 AM

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

work is work
had some really $hitty jobs in the past

357 · 02-15-2011, 08:32 AM

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.

kugie · 02-15-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 357

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

Could you please try to get a job at Oklahoma Joes?

BloodSpite · 02-15-2011, 10:18 AM

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

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Originally Posted by BloodSpite

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!

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

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"

emopunker2004 · 02-15-2011, 11:21 AM

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.

Whipper Snapper · 02-15-2011, 02:23 PM

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.

02-15-2011, 06:42 AM	#3
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Re: You want fries with that? Jobs in college - wow, do I remember some doozies. With my mother having Multiple Schlerosis and my brother born with Spina Bifida, finances were tight at home. So, although they said my parents could give X amount of $$ to my education, it just wasn't there, so I had to provide it myself. I worked 30+ hours a week while going to school full-time. And I remember some of my buddies who laughed at me for having to work so hard, telling me I needed to find another way to get the money so that I could enjoy college. Some of those types worked as hard at their studies too, and some of them found themselves back at home. Never did McDonald's, but I can see where a hungry college student might find that a job with some great benefits. Gods blessings in your continued studies. 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. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

02-15-2011, 07:32 AM	#9
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	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. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.

02-15-2011, 07:50 AM	#10
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	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?

02-15-2011, 08:10 AM	#11
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	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 __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

02-15-2011, 08:18 AM	#12
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: You want fries with that? work is work had some really $hitty jobs in the past

02-15-2011, 08:32 AM	#13
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	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. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

02-15-2011, 09:53 AM	#15
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: You want fries with that? Could you please try to get a job at Oklahoma Joes? __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

02-15-2011, 10:18 AM	#16
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	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!

02-15-2011, 10:22 AM	#18
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	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"

02-15-2011, 11:21 AM	#19
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	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.

02-15-2011, 02:23 PM	#20
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	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. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.