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In reply to the discussion: Fast-Food Strikes Expand Across U.S. to 50 Cities [View all]tazkcmo
(7,316 posts)living in fast food in the 80's. In 1980 I made the same amount at Wendy's as I did hanging sheet rock in Dallas. Actually, one job I made more. Not enough to live the life of Riley but decent. I had my own apartment and even saved enough for a used car. What changed? If they could afford 7.50 in 1980, why not 10 now? 7.50 was what I made at a Denny's type chain called Sambo's and Wendy's paid me 4.50, again, in 1980. Plus benefits at both places and free meals, one per shift.
I went to college, too. I don't appreciate your assumption that all people who went to college never had to work in fast food again. In fact, I can think of 3 teachers that I worked with in fast food. Recently. As for you, I hope you never have to do it again even though you seem to begrudge these workers a raise. You got yours now screw the rest. Nice.
It's also not just about the pay but the conditions as well but I'm sure you're o.k. with no breaks, food or anything not to mention health insurance and paid vacations both of which I had.
And by the way, I wasn't singling YOU and YOUR kids out. At least you are consistent with that you thing though. I doubt very seriously you NEVER eat out. The folks in the full service establishments (or senior homes) aren't exactly floating to work.
One more thing. A lot of people, including myself, enjoy working in restaurants. It's kind of like hosting a party every night and helping people have fun. Some enjoy cooking. And yes, there are even people like you that work there so they can get that college education that guarantees a totally secure job that will never get out sourced, lost or devalued and don't give a crap about anybody else.