On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:54:34 GMT, "Jack Schidt®"
> wrote:

>
>"The Ranger" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:53:19 GMT, "Jack Schidt®"
>> > wrote:
>>> My remark wasn't in support of tipping a counterperson
>>> but rather a response to the way $7 an hour was
>>> presented as a kingly sum of money.
>>
>> But it _is_ a nice wage, commensurate with the level of work
>> required and (usually) the level of education said grunt has
>> attained. Graveyard and <Parentitis Flare-up on the other early-am
>> shift title> get paid slightly more because of the hours needed but
>> US$7.00 for simple counter help is quite high. Especially with
>> today's cash registers; scan the item (or punch a specific key),
>> punch in the amount tendered, and give back the correct change
>> stated on the display. How much effort is required from that?
>> Certainly not a BS in EE... You have to be able to breath or smile,
>> usually not both simultaneously; that's a bonus but you don't pay
>> extra for that.
>>
>> The Ranger
>
>I agree, working a counter ain't rocket science and it depends on what kinda
>counter is being worked. A busy Dunkin Donuts or a gift shop?
>
>$7 an hour is ok for a kid who lives with his parents and can walk to work.
>Or it's probably ok for someone living in the sun belt or in the flyover
>states. Around here, gas is 2 bucks a gallon and a one bedroom apt is at
>least $800 a month. Food prices are climbing, too. So that 7 an hour,
>full-time is $1120 or probably closer to a thousand bucks after deductions.
>Take away the 800 for rent and you've got 200 bucks, or 50 a week to live
>on. Good argument to stay in school, no?
>
>If pay were truly commensurate with the level of work performed, half this
>country would be making 7 bucks an hour. [your emoticon here] Of course,
>that excludes me because my job is truly valuable [your emoticon here].
>
>Jack Wage
>
>
frankly, it puzzles me when people worry that others are making Too
Much Money. and the 'others' usually aren't making godawful piles.

your pal,
blake