So many don’t realize that those types of success stories occur at McDonalds and other places all over. Kids start a summer job, work hard and show some interest, and they can become a manager and eventually owner.
When my son started his 1st summer job this year, I told him the secrets to a summer job for kids are: (1) be on time; (2) show/fake some interest in the work; (3) do what they tell you to do; and (4) shut up. The older employees don’t expect the summer help to be experts, but if the help do those 4 simple things they can become valued employees.
He followed the strategy and he’s been asked back for next year. No benefits, but it can be a 40 hr/week job (if he wants to work 40) and a buck above minimum wage. He may not make a career out of the company, but it’s a possibility if he continues to do those 4 things.
“So many don’t realize that those types of success stories occur at McDonalds and other places all over.”
Like you I’ve seen it time and time again. I followed the corporate track and had a very nice career. However I look at my neighbors and most of them started from humble beginnings, worked hard, started businesses and have been very successful economically. It is unfortunate we teach victimization in schools instead of success.
I wish someone would ask Al Sharpton why the groceries in African American neighborhoods are owned by Koreans and the convenience stores are owned by Indians. Also, why present day black skinned African and Caribbean immigrants do quite well economically while American blacks seem trapped in a perpetual cycle of poverty?
Congratulations on your son. I made my daughter work as a youth and she developed a strong work ethic as well as appreciation for the value of a dollar. At age 28, many of her peers are still unemployed. She has a full time job and moonlights on weekends. She is tight as bark with her money.