On 5/24/2016 9:25 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Capulin" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 5/24/2016 8:55 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>> They're already get a darn good salary for a job they knew entailed
>>>> emptying garbage. It's not like they applied for a job as a playground
>>>> monitor and suddenly being told they now have to pick up garbage
>>>
>>> Too true!
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>>
>> Is it Jill, is it really?
>>
>> https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/g...RCH_KO0,20.htm
>>
>>
>> Garbage Truck Driver Salaries
>> Updated Apr 25, 2016
>> National Avg
>> $35,890
>> Min Max
>> $28k $53k
>>
>> Go try and raise and feed a family of 4 on that salary.
>>
>> Rotsa ruck, you haughty, entitled, tin horn heiress!
>
> I know someone who was a trash collector, here. Do not know him well.
> Would see him at the dance studio. He always looked worn out and would
> often fall asleep while his daughter was taking her one class.
>
> After a couple of years, I noticed that he looked like he was more well
> groomed, better dressed, not falling asleep and seemed much happier.
> Only then did I find out that he'd changed jobs. I heard someone asking
> him about it. He is now a road flagger. He said that although the job
> was a tad boring and it still wasn't good having to be out in the
> elements, it was far less wearing on his body than collecting trash and
> the pay was much better. His daughter was then able to take more dance
> classes. I guess he couldn't afford more before. His wife works, but I
> don't know where. The girl is an only child.

That's a very real story, thanks for sharing.

Imagine a hard-working guy like that paying for dance classes.

Wow.