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Old 10-31-2010, 05:02 PM
 
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My 64 year old MIL is a lobby lady at McD's. Why? Because that is what she wants to be doing. She does not want more responsibility or more hours. She just wants to get out of the house for a few hours.
Those are the right reasons to hire her. She'll be a better food service worker than the kids who just want to "goof off" all day. Not all kids have poor work ethic, but at a young age why should they be burdened with stress?
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Old 10-31-2010, 05:04 PM
 
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When you see people in their 40s and 50s who seem to be educated doing menial jobs, you can bet they're a victim of the new economy.
Or a victim of their own unwillingness to re-train.
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Old 10-31-2010, 05:06 PM
 
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I'd be happy for one of those minimum wage jobs but in my area I can't even get one of those
Shouldn't you be in school re-training?
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Old 10-31-2010, 05:08 PM
 
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I actually prefer working at Burger King to working in an office.
Glad to see it! I like it when a mature person is watching over things that deal with food.
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Old 10-31-2010, 05:13 PM
 
Location: Copiague, NY
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Those are the right reasons to hire her. She'll be a better food service worker than the kids who just want to "goof off" all day. Not all kids have poor work ethic, but at a young age why should they be burdened with stress?
Obviously, you've mistaken responsibility, for stress.
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Old 10-31-2010, 05:33 PM
 
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Obviously, you've mistaken responsibility, for stress.
There's a difference?
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Old 10-31-2010, 05:58 PM
 
Location: Stuck in NE GA right now
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Shouldn't you be in school re-training?
I did, I took a phlebotomy course got nationally certified and still can't get a job. There are jobs for phlebotomists but they won't hire me even with my extensive experience from decades ago.

At 60 I don't want to incur a lot of debt that I could never pay off in my lifetime.
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Old 10-31-2010, 06:14 PM
 
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You would lose your bet. I'm educated, with a 4-year degree and post-graduate studies, several professional certifications, and a few pre-med courses just for the fun of it.

I actually prefer working at Burger King to working in an office. Currently, I'm working in an office. I'm hoping for an opening at Burger King soon so I can get back to what I enjoy.
I think I smell a troll.
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Old 10-31-2010, 06:28 PM
 
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No, the white male is the preferred person to get a job. I had been passed over for jobs by white males a few times. Over 50? Maybe other races will experience more discrimination.

Just tell me why most American CEOs are white males. Like sure there is discrimination against minorities, not the white male.
Jesse it may be that yellow dress you are wearing....
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Old 10-31-2010, 06:34 PM
 
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Shouldn't you be in school re-training?
I like people like you Rich.....I don't know what us old farts would do without the likes of you!

By the way, I'm retired and don't want a job.....No need to retrain....
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