So much for telling people that they can always get a job flippin’ burgers...
I’ve known for years that when worst came to worst, and I got truly desperate, I could go to Labor Ready, sign up, and have some grueling dirty job within a day or so.
I went to Labor Ready this very morning (this was originally posted on the 12th).
Guess what? You can’t just walk in and be a day laborer anymore. Noooooo! You need to be interviewed and get a Tier II background check first.
Oh, and the next available slot for an interview is on the 27th! (in three weeks!)
Since they do such a fine job at it and complain about the pay. I would just like for them to get one order correct the first time.
As a business owner I do it all. I don't have anyone to complain to about my pay. If the toilets need cleaning and the trash hasn't been taken out guess who does it? And I don't mind. I like to work and to keep busy. The problem is so many other people don't like to work, they show up for a paycheck. I'm lucky to have people who are more like me. They want to do a good job.
A good manager would tell workers to put up their damn cell phones and pay attention. And to keep the place clean when they aren't filling orders. But many of the managers are as bad as the workers.
BTW, this isn't just a problem at McDonalds. Our Home Depot must lose their butts on plants. No one ever waters the poor things. The place is a mess while ‘workers’ stand around talking to one another. Makes me crazy (crazier). I want to go find a water hose and water the plants...such a waste!