Sign of the times - No working dummies

[mikemorvan]

So i've noticed lately that random Whataburger stores have been closed on random days for no apparent reason. I thought maybe deep cleaning due to Covid? Well, today i asked. The guy at the counter, older gent working to supplement his retirement income, tells me they are closed on random days because on those days they are understaffed. They have as few a four people trying to operate the store. They hire people for $15 / hour+, (more than they guy is making and he has been working there for over five years), the people agree to the job, and then never show back up. Jeez. High school kids, adults, all ages. Go looking for a job, get a job, and never show up. Ugh....

Sad state of affairs...

[M16]

Is he stupid or what. Why is he working for less than the hiring wage?

[ElfEyes]

Is he stupid or what. Why is he working for less than the hiring wage?

Lol

[bphillips]

Is he stupid or what. Why is he working for less than the hiring wage?

That really what I got out of the post the most

[flywise]

I mention this the other day. Whataburger near my fire station does not even open their dining room……ever. When I asked, same reason. Can’t find help so they figured out how to do a lot more business at the drive through

[MadHatter]

AND DUMB AF!!

Email I got earlier today.
Fun times are a coming in the morning.
Yesterday one of them pulled up onto a fully manicured yard and broke the waterline feeding the house.

[mikemorvan]

Is he stupid or what. Why is he working for less than the hiring wage?

I have to say that question crossed my mind. But hey, the guy shows up to work, seems to care about doing a good job, and contributes. I guess the rest is his business.

[flywise]

AND DUMB AF!!

Email I got earlier today.
Fun times are a coming in the morning.
Yesterday one of them pulled up onto a fully manicured yard and broke the waterline feeding the house.

I bet that’s going to be somethin to see

[camoclad]

^we will need a update on this one^

[bugbee]

Seems to be the problem just about everywhere. our local sonic, on some days, only has two somewhat older guys working. i don't even bother with the whataburger here. It's about like what you described. and i'm seeing signs outside these place advertising $15 - $20 per hr and with signing bonuses. I remember when i was 18 and being happy with $6 per hour as an assistant manager at a sonic.

[DEREKG22]

AND DUMB AF!!

Email I got earlier today.
Fun times are a coming in the morning.
Yesterday one of them pulled up onto a fully manicured yard and broke the waterline feeding the house.

I would loose my SH*% over this.....I dont know why anyone would drive like a jack ***** in a company vehicle...

[buckfan50]

The older gent working for less than the starting wage may be under 65 years of age. If that is the case he can only make $18960 a year without it affecting his Social Security payments.

[boy wonder]

Is he stupid or what. Why is he working for less than the hiring wage?

Maybe he has a good work ethic and the money is close enough for him.

[camoclad]

The older gent working for less than the starting wage may be under 65 years of age. If that is the case he can only make $18960 a year without it affecting his Social Security payments.

This makes sense. Would make more sense the government is the idiot in this story. As usual

[Texas452]

I have to say that question crossed my mind. But hey, the guy shows up to work, seems to care about doing a good job, and contributes. I guess the rest is his business.

If he’s satisfied, it’s his business.