Re:McDonald's Can't Figure Out How Its Workers Survive on Mi...
by AlisdairSH on Wednesday July 17, 2013 @09:08AM
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I've always thought the same thing.
I have no idea what McDonalds pays locally (DC metro), but I can think of several local jobs that are available to young/unskilled workers that beat the minimum wage ($7.25 in VA).
Even the dog walkers at the local doggy day care start at $10+. Doesn't get much more unskilled than that.
Or, find a way into a union job, like UPS driver. It won't make you rich, but it's steady work. Usually takes starting part-time, or working the Christmas rush, but the jobs are there. Only real requirement is a mostly clean driving record.
I have no idea what McDonalds pays locally (DC metro), but I can think of several local jobs that are available to young/unskilled workers that beat the minimum wage ($7.25 in VA).
Even the dog walkers at the local doggy day care start at $10+. Doesn't get much more unskilled than that.
Or, find a way into a union job, like UPS driver. It won't make you rich, but it's steady work. Usually takes starting part-time, or working the Christmas rush, but the jobs are there. Only real requirement is a mostly clean driving record.