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Post by discoprincess on Sept 4, 2018 15:30:20 GMT -4
This beeyotch (who sold the picture of him to the tabloids) is a secretary, so I don't know why she thinks it's so sad for somebody to work at Trader Joe's. Seriously, on days when I'm over office politics I long for a job in a grocery store. The people who work at my local always look relaxed and chill and I'm envious. Also...free samples! “Karma” Lawrence, huh? Interesting. This beeyotch (who sold the picture of him to the tabloids) is a secretary, so I don't know why she thinks it's so sad for somebody to work at Trader Joe's. I've worked as an admin for years. When I got my first job, I already had a bachelor's degree from a "good school". Some would ask me, "You're a graduate from [name of school]; why are you just a secretary?" I would have hoped that someone who works in administrative support would be conscious enough to avoid looking down one's nose at someone else's job like that.
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Post by Ginger on Sept 4, 2018 16:43:18 GMT -4
I've worked as an admin for years. When I got my first job, I already had a bachelor's degree from a "good school". Some would ask me, "You're a graduate from [name of school]; why are you just a secretary?" I would have hoped that someone who works in administrative support would be conscious enough to avoid looking down one's nose at someone else's job like that. That's me too. And I often do envy the TJ's cashiers. Good job, good benefits, some exercise, and not a lot of pressure (except when idiots come back to insist that you didn't give them their items even though they always find them later in their car). This reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where Jerry's girlfriend dumps him because she doesn't respect what he does. "But you're a cashier!"
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Post by ikmccall on Sept 4, 2018 17:18:12 GMT -4
My cousin the tile mason who liked to invalidate my medical office job, "All you do is tap on a computer keyboard all day long." I always wonder if he has that attitude when he has a doctor's appointment?
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Post by ratscabies on Sept 5, 2018 13:44:06 GMT -4
Just saw this on Twitter. Well done, TJ's.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 14:29:08 GMT -4
Well, now I know where I'm going to apply if my current job goes down the tubes.
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Post by laurenj on Sept 5, 2018 16:34:12 GMT -4
Just saw this on Twitter. Well done, TJ's. Trader Joe's might end up the big winner in all of this. With people standing up for Owens, many of them are pointing out the good benefits that they offer and they can make a gracious offer or statement that makes them look good with very little effort on their part. Free goodwill publicity is never a bad thing!
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Post by Mutagen on Sept 6, 2018 7:39:23 GMT -4
I was thinking the same thing! This should be a home run for TJ's, publicity wise.
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Post by Neurochick on Sept 11, 2018 15:36:41 GMT -4
This guy might also have been working at TJs for health insurance and/or SS benefits for when he retires. Or he might have a minor who is able to have health insurance because of that job. That is exactly what I thought when I heard about it. I don't think it was right to shame the man for having a "regular" or "humble" job. The truth is, being a reality star might pay well initially, but it's not a long term gig and most jobs like that don't have health or retirement benefits. Look at all of the once famous actors or sports figures who end up broke, after blowing through millions of dollars.
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Post by chonies on Sept 11, 2018 16:09:36 GMT -4
Working at TJ's is one of the most artistic things I can think of. Most of my friends who've worked there did so specifically because of the steady benefits, reliable shifts and consistent work that left them free to write, make music, etc.
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Post by mrspickles on Sept 11, 2018 16:10:46 GMT -4
This guy might also have been working at TJs for health insurance and/or SS benefits for when he retires. Or he might have a minor who is able to have health insurance because of that job. That is exactly what I thought when I heard about it. I don't think it was right to shame the man for having a "regular" or "humble" job. The truth is, being a reality star might pay well initially, but it's not a long term gig and most jobs like that don't have health or retirement benefits. Look at all of the once famous actors or sports figures who end up broke, after blowing through millions of dollars. Somewhere I saw an article that pointed out that part of the problem is that Cosby reruns were pulled when Bill's shit hit the fan. So, Owens had been rolling along for years with a steady royalty income that got cut off because Bill Cosby is a scumbag. Then the poor guy gets shamed for getting a job. Can't win for losin', it seems. I wish Geoffrey all the best though - as cruel as it was, he's handled it very well and I hope that pays off for him.
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