And you subsist on what, stolen french fries and unicorn tears?
I actually had a friend growing up with a mother who worked at McDonalds. I loved going to her house because they had a freezer full of McDonalds stuff.
For the sake of argument, I can assume food comes out of daily spending money and heat is either included in rent or electric. But $20/month health insurance? Really? I mean, REALLY?!
Post by statlerwaldorf on Jul 16, 2013 11:39:07 GMT -5
When I worked at McDonalds, we didn't get free meals. We got a 50% discount when we were working and a punch card with I think maybe 5 times we could use our discount a month when we weren't working.
I want to know how this person's health insurance is only $20/mo.
I am sure I am going to get flamed for this but about 10 yrs ago I lived on a similar budget and I made ends meet. I do not think this is a sensible budget b/c a typical person working at McD would not have a car pmt, $600 rent or a cable bill.
My rent was $405 and yes I know that was 10 yrs ago but for shits and giggles I just looked up what my old apt cost today and it is $513. I also got state aid for my gas and electricity (the state of MD paid 50%) since my net income was under $2k per month.
For the sake of argument, I can assume food comes out of daily spending money and heat is either included in rent or electric. But $20/month health insurance? Really? I mean, REALLY?!
Could they qualify for medicaid? I don't know the rules, but it doesn't seem like they make much money.
When my sister worked at McDs in HS, she got 1 free meal if she worked more than 4 hours. Could you imagine eating there 5+ days a week? Barf.
For the sake of argument, I can assume food comes out of daily spending money and heat is either included in rent or electric. But $20/month health insurance? Really? I mean, REALLY?!
Mcsurance!
It's the opposite of a HD plan. It covers the first $2000 in medical expenses in a given year.
For the sake of argument, I can assume food comes out of daily spending money and heat is either included in rent or electric. But $20/month health insurance? Really? I mean, REALLY?!
Could they qualify for medicaid? I don't know the rules, but it doesn't seem like they make much money.
When my sister worked at McDs in HS, she got 1 free meal if she worked more than 4 hours. Could you imagine eating there 5+ days a week? Barf.
Depends on the state. There are states where childless adults still cannot get Medicaid, I believe.
Also, it's really sad to me that this should even be a question for a working adult (directed at the world in general, not you specifically).
When I was poor, 10 years ago, I paid $58/month for health insurance through the major corporation that employed me. It had a $10k per year max and was accepted almost nowhere. Maybe McD's extends their employees the same type of amazing coverage?
It is possible, as I made less than that when I was separated from now XH and somehow managed a $900ish mortgage. It wasn't fun though, and there were no extras in my life for quite a while. My basic needs were met but it was definitely a struggle. My car was paid off and my company paid for my health insurance, so those were big factors. So yes, it's possible, but that doesn't mean it's ideal.
If you work full time at whole foods your insurance would be $20 a month for a single person who had worked there for over 5 years. If you have worked there for 10 years or more and are full time it is free. No co pays on visits. So it is possible working in retail, although maybe not at McDonald's.