[mdittmar]

Think my first wage was $2.65 an hour working at a restaurant as a bus boy,worked my way to dishwasher,then to cook,I was sixteen,wouldn't let me use the machine that made the mashed potatoes,I was too young.

Had to quit,couldn't wait 2 years,the manager was disappointed.

Always had a strong work ethic,always found a good job.

[WVKayaker]

Midday Report: Fast Food Chains Battle for Thrifty Diners Amid Slow Growth

... Still, the cost-conscious consumer is the mainstay of the fast-food business, and the big players have to cater to their preferences. These customers spend less on each visit, but they visit more frequently. So the fast food companies are willing to sacrifice profit margins to increase their share of the market. ...

After spending my two years aboard the USS Perkins (DD-877) making a few GRAND PER YEAR, I got a 40 hour job while going to college, working as a receptionist/multi-purpose worker at a funeral home. My pay was $1.60 an hour.

I was glad I had a job!