With Day of Protests, Fast-Food Workers Seek More Pay

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

All of which makes one wonder when we recall statements like this:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics...e-for-college/

Okay, so institutions of higher education are indoctrination centers and should be avoided, but just don't expect a livable wage from the employment options that come without a bachelors degree, because we're not doing anything about the minimum wage. Shut the hell up and get back to the fryer.

And people wonder why the GOP is losing traction with the voting public.

I would say there are some colleges that do influence people other than educationally. It does not belay the fact that one can get ahead without college. I have several family members and in-laws working behind a desk doing very well. Better than some who did obtain a degree. I understand that they can not take away your good name and education. We should also add a good work ethic. If someones aspirations go no higher than the fry vat then so be it.

My 17 year old daughter applied to a kennel/animal day care just before Thanksgiving. They needed holiday help as many drop their pets for care over the holiday. She was hired for seasonal work only. This is the busy time at the kennel. She started two weeks ago at minimum wage. She worked hard, listened and went above what was expected without supervision. Last week she was offered a full time position(when she turns 18) with a bump in pay. To add to this tale of good work her aspirations in making a career is become a veterinarian tech. Now, would this experience in a kennel handling animals of all shapes and sizes play nicely on a resume down the road when applying to veterinarian clinics?

Yes, lets subsidized the low wage earner. Another incentive to stay at the fry vat.