OPRAH is on right now.. good show

[Julio]

Show is about people living, making Min Wage @ $5.15 an hour.... Check it out.

[Ran]

Living on minimum wage sucks. I don't need Oprah to tell me that.

[thinkfast®]

lol

[quickdodge®]

I am watching it, myself, Julio. Fucked up, huh? Later, QD.

[Julio]

Im amazed, But not suprised... Oxymoron huh... :/

Amazed because This is america

Not surprised because Ive been working in the ghetto for the past 2 years.. So I see this shit.

[civic95]

$800 a month would barely pay rent (And thats before taxes). I don't see how they do it, unless 2-3 of them live together. Even then it would be hard as hell.

[quickdodge®]

Not surprised because Ive been working in the ghetto for the past 2 years.. So I see this shit.

Same here. Been in the ghetto, working, for the last 5 years and see it daily. I also live it. A lot of you guys would shit if you knew what I made(right now). I don't have it quite as hard as these people on the show, but I am not, by any means, in any money. That's why this CDL for me is so important. Later, QD.

[Julio]

Same here. Been in the ghetto, working, for the last 5 years and see it daily. I also live it. A lot of you guys would shit if you knew what I made(right now). I don't have it quite as hard as these people on the show, but I am not, by any means, in any money. That's why this CDL for me is so important. Later, QD.

If you all make the same at your company for your position , Then I know. But I dont think is close to those peeps on Oprah.

[quickdodge®]

If you all make the same at your company for your position , Then I know. But I dont think is close to those peeps on Oprah.

Straight down, we all make the same as helpers. But then you figure in the taxes, anyone with child support(me), amount of insurance each person carries(I have full family insurance), your 401K, and it gets different.

But you are right, and as I said in my previous post, it isn't as bad as these Oprah folks. Later, QD.

[tony]

No access to a television but I'm curious, do they have the means to better their situation? What I mean by this is do they want to be in a better position and have the ambition to do something about their current situation.

[Julio]

No access to a television but I'm curious, do they have the means to better their situation? What I mean by this is do they want to be in a better position and have the ambition to do something about their current situation.

They say is hard where they are at or something.... Not really sure what to think.

But I think or atleast here in GA, I dont think MIN wage is an issue? Or am I not paying attention

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

I didn't go on TV when I was living on min. wage... who fuckin cares?

[Julio]

I didn't go on TV when I was living on min. wage... who fuckin cares?

You dont have to be the center of attention for everything

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

You dont have to be the center of attention for everything

b/c I am...

[Julio]

b/c I am...

I totally agree with that smiley you used..

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

I totally agree with that smiley you used

me too... :jerkit:

[tony]

hmm wonder if they think minimum wage should be raised.. which would be a really stupid move

[Julio]

hmm wonder if they think minimum wage should be raised.. which would be a really stupid move

Why would it be a stupid move? Well.. Hnmm.. if it does go up.. to what will it be raised to? I mean, If you are a fulltime employee (single ) with a family ( 2 kids) I think that if you make under 15 bucks an hour it has to be tight squeeze atleast in GA?

I think between 12 to 15 an hr for a Single person with there priority straight is a good thing.

[tony]

Why would it be a stupid move? Well.. Hnmm.. if it does go up.. to what will it be raised to? I mean, If you are a fulltime employee (single ) with a family ( 2 kids) I think that if you make under 15 bucks an hour it has to be tight squeeze atleast in GA?

I think between 12 to 15 an hr for a Single person with there priority straight is a good thing.

They did that in Alaska.. minimum wage was raised to like $7.50 an hour. Literally all it did was raise the prices, to offset the rise in wages companies raised their retail prices... the end result is your paying $6.00+ for a value meal at Mcdonalds and I kid you not that is what happened.

Higher wages that are forced by the government mean a couple of things from a business standpoint: Layoffs or Higher prices, the market will adjust and you're back to square one, although you are making more you are also paying just as much.

[babygurl]

They did that in Alaska.. minimum wage was raised to like $7.50 an hour. Literally all it did was raise the prices, to offset the rise in wages companies raised their retail prices... the end result is your paying $6.00+ for a value meal at Mcdonalds and I kid you not that is what happened.

Higher wages that are forced by the government mean a couple of things from a business standpoint: Layoffs or Higher prices, the market will adjust and you're back to square one, although you are making more you are also paying just as much.

that is true

[JoeCoolinATL]

They did that in Alaska.. minimum wage was raised to like $7.50 an hour. Literally all it did was raise the prices, to offset the rise in wages companies raised their retail prices... the end result is your paying $6.00+ for a value meal at Mcdonalds and I kid you not that is what happened.

Higher wages that are forced by the government mean a couple of things from a business standpoint: Layoffs or Higher prices, the market will adjust and you're back to square one, although you are making more you are also paying just as much.

truth.

hell some of my best friends are still stationed there.

freaking 5-6$ for a value meal at wendys is fucked up.

[quickdodge®]

The thing with me, also, is I have never been on Medicaid, Food Stamps or any other government funding. I've never called one of those churches that helps out with the bills or food or anything. I am my own man and I do what I can to provide. I don't want to use someone else.

Tony. Sometimes it can get hard to better yourself. I have been with Budweiser for almost 7 years. I am just now getting my CDL to drive there. The thing that has stopped me is my personal driving record. I had a couple of license suspensions for non-payment of traffic tickets. I just couldn't gather that much money up at once to pay it. This year, I was finally in a position to take care of everything and get started on my license. My company pays for the CDL, so I'm good on that. If it takes every dime you make to pay for your bills and residence, there is no money to take care of other things. Some people make so little, they can't afford to try and quit there job to get another and risk losing a week or two worth of paychecks. Later, QD.

[babygurl]

Damn crazy in here...But For me I make about 12 an hour...and to make my bills is still a struggle...I know what its like to go without...My mother used to work 3 jobs to make ends meet..(when I was younger).Things can be very hard, especially on min wage.

It would be a great move to raise it....

My family has never had government help....but somehow we always made it.

You do what you have to do

[tony]

Damn crazy in here...But For me I make about 12 an hour...and to make my bills is still a struggle...I know what its like to go without...My mother used to work 3 jobs to make ends meet..(when I was younger).Things can be very hard, especially on min wage.

It would be a great move to raise it....

My family has never had government help....but somehow we always made it.

You do what you have to do

There are people out there that make $100k a year and barely live paycheck to paycheck. How much money a person makes doesnt really tell how well off they are, I think its the spending habits that determines a persons wealth in the end.

[GsrTurbo320]

There are people out there that make $100k a year and barely live paycheck to paycheck. How much money a person makes doesnt really tell how well off they are, I think its the spending habits that determines a persons wealth in the end.

well in that case..


WHAT THE FUCK ARE THEY SPENDING THE MONEY ON!

[babygurl]

There are people out there that make $100k a year and barely live paycheck to paycheck. How much money a person makes doesnt really tell how well off they are, I think its the spending habits that determines a persons wealth in the end.

again good point....

[Julio]

There are people out there that make $100k a year and barely live paycheck to paycheck. How much money a person makes doesnt really tell how well off they are, I think its the spending habits that determines a persons wealth in the end.

That is so true...

I wish I can go back 10 years when I 1st started working and saving from then and looking at 401k/IRA/CD's all that good shit.. damn I was an idiot back then damn I would have so much cash.

Anyways. The more money the more problems.. the more people make, the more they want..

Dude Ive been listening to clark howard, that dude is a god when it comes to money.
Once I start making 100 K a year at my real job, Im set man.. Hopefully here in a few years.. I just hope cost of living does not go up to high ..lol

[GsrTurbo320]

That is so true...

Dude Ive been listening to clark howard, that dude is a god when it comes to money.
Once I start making 100 K a year at my real job, Im set man.. Hopefully here in a few years.. I just hope cost of living does not go up to high ..lol

Which job position are you going to be taking?

[Julio]

Which job position are you going to be taking?

Don't know really.. Is pretty much promotion from within... Im in no rush though, really dont want to deal with more work at this momment.. i love my store and believe or not, I like dealing with the public.. + the $$ potential is there.. but hey.. you never know.

[ironchef]

That is so true...

I wish I can go back 10 years when I 1st started working and saving from then and looking at 401k/IRA/CD's all that good shit.. damn I was an idiot back then damn I would have so much cash.

Anyways. The more money the more problems.. the more people make, the more they want..

Dude Ive been listening to clark howard, that dude is a god when it comes to money.
Once I start making 100 K a year at my real job, Im set man.. Hopefully here in a few years.. I just hope cost of living does not go up to high ..lol

He's definitely good with money, but at times he is really cheap as well, and that helps lol. For example, when his wife delievered their last baby, he parked at a free parking lot about a mile-2 miles away from the hospital, just so he didnt have to pay a parking fee lolol.

[Julio]

He's definitely good with money, but at times he is really cheap as well, and that helps lol. For example, when his wife delievered their last baby, he parked at a free parking lot about a mile-2 miles away from the hospital, just so he didnt have to pay a parking fee lolol.

I know, that shit was funny when I heard that.. But the key is.. hes smart with money

[LuvsAnalSex]

I wanna fuck Oprah in her ass

[Brett]

I wanna fuck Oprah in her ass

Ewwwww

[GsrTurbo320]

hmm. I think the starting salary for a general manager at racetrac is around 44K if im not wrong.

[babygurl]

hmm. I think the starting salary for a general manager at racetrac is around 44K if im not wrong.

you can make alot more in retail then that...mostly as a GM you can make 60K

[Julio]

hmm. I think the starting salary for a general manager at racetrac is around 44K if im not wrong.

Starting Salary for a Store Mgr at Racetrac is 40 k without bonus.. with Bonus theres no telling.. You had managers making 60 to 70 k last year.

Last year I average about 1100 a week w/ bonus. I want to beat that this year.

[GsrTurbo320]

Starting Salary for a Store Mgr at Racetrac is 40 k without bonus.. with Bonus theres no telling.. You had managers making 60 to 70 k last year.

Last year I average about 1100 a week w/ bonus. I want to beat that this year.

I have knowledge & experience in running a convience store
Would applying as a general manager in the future be a good idea or bad?
or continue to operate small convience stores & own them..

I remember 3 yrs ago for the gas load at my place was about 10 or 11 Thousand and now it doubled to almost 21 Thousand.

Gas makes your money tight as shit.

But for you, as a general manager, im sure you don't really have to worry about that shit.

[Julio]

I have knowledge & experience in running a convience store
Would applying as a general manager in the future be a good idea or bad?
or continue to operate small convience stores & own them..

I remember 3 yrs ago for the gas load at my place was about 10 or 11 Thousand and now it doubled to almost 21 Thousand.

Gas makes your money tight as shit.

But for you, as a general manager, im sure you don't really have to worry about that shit.

Right now... QT's Racetrac and BP CONNECTS and PILOT's have GA on Lock.
You owning a GAs station right now would not be smart to do with that kinda of competition. But if you get a good location with no real competitor you might just bank.

At RT you have to apply in lower management and move your way up the ranks.

[GsrTurbo320]

Right now... QT's Racetrac and BP CONNECTS and PILOT's have GA on Lock.
You owning a GAs station right now would not be smart to do with that kinda of competition. But if you get a good location with no real competitor you might just bank.

At RT you have to apply in lower management and move your way up the ranks.

Yeah, I've noticed QT's & BP Connects all Follow Racetrac Gas Prices usually.

[Julio]

Is a war between RT and QT.. usually is back and forth.. someone always trying to lead the market up or down. Gas prices just need to go down