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Old 05-22-2014, 03:31 PM  
Robbie
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Originally Posted by AmeliaG View Post
Shake Shack and In-and-Out have much more pleasant customer service experiences than Mickey D's. I would venture that this is because they pay better and treat their workers better.
I think there is more to it than that.

You can pay some slacker all the money in the world and they are STILL a slacker because they have no work ethic.

My guess is that getting hired at In & Out is probably a bit tougher than McDonalds. And if you are a slacker you get your ass fired.

The way it should be.

You instill a sense of work ethic and pride in the workplace and people will respond.

When I first got in this business I started a content company with a partner in the 1990's.
I spent a lot of time learning how to shoot and set up lighting. I did ALL the shooting for the company myself. I recruited all the girls myself. I sold the content myself. I did everything (my partner made the initial financial investment in equipment).

The entire time we had that company (from 1998 to 2002) I never paid myself a single dollar. I worked for free the entire time and made my living off of our TGP's.

I busted my ass. And did it all for free. I was building something. And it led me to where I am today.

THAT is how life is supposed to work. Not having money just handed to you for nothing.
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