What JOB is beneath YOU?

The economy, and especially JOBS, are of top concern these days. While many elements are involved in the economic problems of today, JOBS surely must be the biggest one. If people had jobs, they could provide for themselves and their families, "buy" things (feeding into the economy), and pay taxes into the system. Only good comes from more jobs for more people.

But recently, and with the months long protests by the Occupy Wall Street types, the focus seems (to me anyway) to be protesting "the rich", and not on "JOBS". If these people had JOBS, then wouldn't they be better off, and in a better position to advance themselves to greater success? Aren't most all those OWS types, UN-employed? (pssssss ... OWS, you might want to know, that of that "1%" you protest, only about 18% of those are in Wall Street!)

But here is MY beef with many of those I have seen on the pages of printed (and Internet) news, and on the TV - What have THEY done to position themselves for a JOB? What JOBS have they passed up, because they didn't like the work, or it didn't pay what they wanted, or what ever? This made me think, and I'll ask this -

What JOB is/was beneath YOU?

  Flipping burgers?
  Stocking shelves?
  Throwing papers?
  Mowing lawns?
  Cleaning tables?
  Mopping floors?
  Cleaning toilets?
  Delivering goods?
  Pumping gas (Okay, that is sooooo pre-70's, when there were no self-service gas stations!)
  Carry out groceries?
  Digging trenches?
  Cashier at a grocery store?
  Baby sitting?

I recently have seen interviews with a few OWS types, and they complained that they couldn't get a JOB, but some of them qualified that by saying they wouldn't take "menial" JOBS. WHAT????? Who the HELL do they think does those jobs? Career "toilet cleaners"? And do they NOT appreciate ALL those folks who do those JOBS? (I do .... and THANKS for the they you do!)

How many successful people start out in one of those "menial" JOBS, then move up because they did the things needed to get ahead? Every one of those JOBS I listed, I have done. EVERY ONE OF THEM! None of them, were beneath me. But not satisfied with those JOBS, I used them to help pay my way while working toward better opportunities. It seems to me, that the types we see at the OWS protests, want it handed to them, without working for it...and in some cases, absolutely sabotaging there own changes for a better JOB, with their own actions! (Seen crapping on a Police car isn't a career path!)

Let me give an example or two -

In a recent TV interview with a OWS protester, he was offered a JOB. But refused it, because he wouldn't take a JOB for under $80,000-100,000 a year! WHAT???

In another interview I read, a protester said he wouldn't take a JOB that didn't pay a decent "living wage", and clarified that meant at least $18-$20 per hour. WHAT????? (Perhaps not getting a 4.0 GPA in school also isn't fair, giving 4.0 students an UN-fair advantage, so everyone should have no lower than a 3.0 GPA!)

Many years ago, I arrested a thief on a warrant. While I was writing up the report, with him in the back seat of my patrol car, I asked him if he was tired getting arrested, and why didn't he just get a JOB! He said there weren't any "good" jobs. I called "Bull-shit!" on that, and that there were JOBS listed in the paper all the time. He said ... "But I won't flip no burgers. If they'd make me a supervisor, then I'd take that.......yadda yadda yadda...." Off to Jail you dumb-ass!!!!! (This was many years ago, but I expect he's still in and out of jail!)

One more - I went through a drive-thru chicken place (love me some extra crispy!), and when I got to the window, I was greeted by a guy with tattoos all over his neck and arms and hands, as well as metal in his lip, ears and nose. Never mind the general appearance turned me off, I was concerned about "food handling". Now, I understand that even a "clean looking" person can be dirty, but if I get an uneasy feeling from the get-go??? I was concerned about his tattoos and body piercings and what possible infection he could have. I AM the consumer, and I have the right to make such evaluations as I see fit, and if I were hiring, I'd never hire that guy. For those who might defend that kid, let me add this ... If he and another "clean cut" person were being considered for a job, specially of that job was dealing face-to-face with customers, and all other things being equal, I'll go with the clean cut applicant every time! (BTW - I NEVER went back to that place again.)

Some time ago, I had a program I presented to senior classes. I was a Police Detective and Narcotics Officer at the time, and was directing most of my presentation on the illegal drug use issues. But in the end, my message to the students was this: "What are YOU doing today, that will close doors to success later in life?" (I called my program, "Doors".)

THAT would be my message to students today, and those OWS types as well. It actually applies to all of us, but the earlier that message is understood, the greater the chance of personal success in the future.

I heard a saying once, "You do what you HAVE to do today, until you can do what you WANT to do tomorrow." But that seems lost of far too many people today.

Anything the OWS types had to say, is LOST on my ears, because they CHOOSE their own problems by NOT doing anything to better their position in life. They seem to want it given to them. But then, that isn't a problem for just the OWS types, I see that everywhere these days. Far too many people want everything GIVEN to them (even expect it), without earning them. And THAT is one of my biggest problems with liberals in general, and Obama in particular, and that they are willing to GIVE people stuff/money, without the people earning their own way. (Never mind that what the Obamaites give away, comes from those of us who HAVE been willing to take so-called "menial" JOBS!)

Oh, and connected to that, is the so-called "living wage". While a minimum wage might be arguable, there are those who want to guarantee every worker $20 an hour. (Who pays for that by the way?) No hard work to get ahead, just hand it to them for being ... there! (BTW - My last "Investigator" JOB didn't quite pay $20 an hour!)

So, I ask, what JOB is (were) beneath YOU? (Specially if you were very hungry!)