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You Want Fries With That?: A White-Collar Burnout Experiences Life At Minimum Wage (2008)

by Prioleau Alexander(Favorite Author)

3.47 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1559708646 (ISBN13: 9781559708647)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Arcade Publishing

review 1: Like many others before him, burnt-out white-collar worker Prioleau Alexander decided to drop out of the rat-race for a while and see what life was like as a blue-collar worker.What he found in a variety of jobs surprised and startled him - and also makes for amusing, sobering and thought-provoking reading in his account 'You Want Fries With That?'At times, Alexander tries too hard to be funny and his style becomes clumsy and inept. Fortunately, though, most of the time he sticks to straight-forward recounting of the absurd and grim situations he finds himself in, and that's all he needs to do.If you're thinking of dropping out of the rat-race yourself, read 'You Want Fries With That?' and you may think again.
review 2: Things I learned as I laughed reading thi... mores book:1. It's harder than you think to be hired by the big box stores; Wal-Mart, K-Mart etc. That my retirement dream of being a Wal-Mart greeter may not be the best idea.2. Always tip the Pizza guy at least $5.00 and make sure he can see the house numbers.3. ERs are for emergencies. Get reassurance from hubby or dog. But recognize a real emergency. (I thought I knew this, but it’s good to be reminded)4. Never change my order once it’s given to the burger flipper. Parting the Red Sea is easier.5. Stay out of Ice Cream shops. At least at my present weight. "Judgment is mine," saith the soda jerk.6. I'd rather not get close enough to cows to have rope or herd them. The romance of the west is now gone.For a long time, my dream, when my job gets overwhelming, is to open a little bookstore with a coffee shop. Sort of a combo Starbucks and Barn & Noble but on a smaller scale. After reading this book, maybe I'll change that dream. Sandy beaches, drinks with little umbrellas and cabana boys with tanned skin sound good. And no customers or patients just surf and sand...... less

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