Awkward Class Situation

[msmerymac]

This is the kind of situation where I think that everyone should work some kind of service job at some point in their lives.

I still have friends who work at Starbucks from when I was there 5+ years ago. I have friends who work as servers. Although LA is a high COL area, many people are also trying to work as actors, writers, or musicians, and therefore appreciate the flexible schedule. So this doesn't seem weird to me.

For Starbucks? If this woman is working an opening shift (depending on the story, it might be 4am - noon, or perhaps she comes in at 6am and stays until 2pm) she can probably drop her son off with a friend or relative in the morning who can take him to school, and then be home when he gets home in the afternoon. Plus, she has health insurance! Nothing to be ashamed of, at all.

[mominatrix]

Aug 14, 2012 13:13:57 GMT -5 teflep said:

Also, I need to back up the train...why would it matter if she were a janitor? I dont feel like seeing who it was, but wtf? You also would be horrible.

mumblegrumble.
I know I didn't phrase that right.

I guess what it is is this: I honestly and for true don't see SB as a class thing. I know a couple moms who take hours at SB not because their family is struggling, but because it's a decent place to work, get some hours, and not bring it home.

...so I don't see any class issue whatsoever.

The janitor issue would be the same for me (I'd say hi, chat, whatever) but there are more class issues around that IME.

KWIM?

[meshaliuknits]

Aug 14, 2012 13:12:33 GMT -5 EloiseWeenie said:

Did your friend only ask you this to make her gossip not seem like gossip?

That's what I was thinking.

[Melissa W.]

I saw my kid's teacher bartending at a banquet my family attended. The teacher went up in awesomeness. :0) My daughter thought it was cool to see her outside of school. There were hugs exchanged.

[eclaires]

SEPTIMUS! You didn't tell me you moved and befriended my MIL!

[UMaineTeach]

Aug 14, 2012 13:40:26 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

The janitor issue would be the same for me (I'd say hi, chat, whatever) but there are more class issues around that IME.

KWIM?

nope, I don't really.

[Ruby Gloom]

Aug 14, 2012 12:19:08 GMT -5 cville said:

uh, you say hi? doesn't sound awkward to me, unless you were just trash-talking her on your cell or something.

unless she's sikh, in which case an apology is in order.

(*) :heart: (*)

[druidp]

As long as you want her healthcare to be free, you - or your friend - can treat her however you see fit. HTH :@

[iammalcolmx]

Aug 14, 2012 13:53:36 GMT -5 UMaineTeach said:

Aug 14, 2012 13:40:26 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

The janitor issue would be the same for me (I'd say hi, chat, whatever) but there are more class issues around that IME.

KWIM?

nope, I don't really.

Ditto this.

[litebright]

It's kind of twilight-zone-ish to me that this is even a question.

When I was in Home Depot a couple of weeks ago, one of the moms of DD1's preschool classmates was there in the orange apron. I recognized her, said hi and we chatted for a few minutes about how our summers had been going. She had a picture of her DD on the back of her badge, so she showed it to Sophie to remind her whose mom she was.

It was nice to see a familiar face, we had a casual chat while I checked out with my stuff, the end. It didn't even cross my mind to wonder whether to talk to her, or think of it as a class issue that she was working at a store where I'd stopped to buy stuff.

[caden]

Aug 14, 2012 13:40:26 GMT -5 mominatrix said:

Aug 14, 2012 13:13:57 GMT -5 teflep said:

Also, I need to back up the train...why would it matter if she were a janitor? I dont feel like seeing who it was, but wtf? You also would be horrible.

mumblegrumble.
I know I didn't phrase that right.

I guess what it is is this: I honestly and for true don't see SB as a class thing. I know a couple moms who take hours at SB not because their family is struggling, but because it's a decent place to work, get some hours, and not bring it home.

...so I don't see any class issue whatsoever.

The janitor issue would be the same for me (I'd say hi, chat, whatever) but there are more class issues around that IME.

KWIM?

[heyjude]

I'm so glad I opened this thread. Hearts.

[eclaires]

Septimus had kindermusik class with NICOLE KIDMAN!

Please do not even confuse Faith Hill with Botox Betty. TIA.

[heyjude]

By the way, as an aside, and to make this CEPR, I have found that rich dems tend to be some of the worst offenders in these types of situations.

[bab]

:-|

[sweettooth]

This doesn't change the answer, but it may not be her main job. She may have another job that is considered in another "class" and this may be an extra job to earn money for her children's education, etc.

I think all jobs (excluding stripping, prostitution, etc.) deserve respect. I don't look at anyone working one job as being above anyone else.

[pixy0stix]

Stripping doesn't deserve respect?

[copzgirl1171]

I just can't

[lilmgirl]

This is a post that just keeps on giving!

[sweettooth]

Aug 14, 2012 13:24:14 GMT -5 marie427 said:

Aug 14, 2012 13:13:57 GMT -5 teflep said:

Also, I need to back up the train...why would it matter if she were a janitor? I dont feel like seeing who it was, but wtf? You also would be horrible.

I read that and needed to cool off for a moment before responding.

Signed,
Daughter of a janitor (my mother)

Think what the workplace would be like if the custodian didn't come! I always value and respect custodians and support staff that some people ignore. They DIRECTLY affect the quality of our days.

[heyjude]

What dooooo you say to the woman who gave your husband a lap dance?

[marie427]

I respect the hell out of anyone that can spin around a pole that much and not get so dizzy that they fall off the stage.

[marie427]

Aug 14, 2012 14:14:25 GMT -5 heyjude said:

What dooooo you say to the woman who gave your husband a lap dance?

Hi, how are you?

[chichimi]

Aug 14, 2012 14:09:07 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Stripping doesn't deserve respect?

Well they usually arent obese so :Y: :Y:

[eclaires]

To be honest, strippers and prostitutes DIRECTLY affect the quality of my day. Sometimes I just need a little T&A to get through the day, KWIM?

[cookiemdough]

She is probably stripping to put herself through college.

[emilyj]

Aug 14, 2012 14:13:03 GMT -5 sweettooth said:

Think what the workplace would be like if the custodian didn't come! I always value and respect custodians and support staff that some people ignore. They DIRECTLY affect the quality of our days.

The two women that are responsible for cleaning the portion of the building that my office is in are the most awesome women EVER. I love the days I am in the office and I get to see them. They are such sweethearts. I can't imagine ever ignoring them.

[lilmgirl]

Aug 14, 2012 14:15:39 GMT -5 @chichimi said:

Aug 14, 2012 14:09:07 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Stripping doesn't deserve respect?

Well they usually arent obese so

And usually in pretty good shape and flexible. I can't even touch my toes!

[chichimi]

Aug 14, 2012 14:19:59 GMT -5 lilmgirl said:

Aug 14, 2012 14:15:39 GMT -5 @chichimi said:

Well they usually arent obese so

And usually in pretty good shape and flexible. I can't even touch my toes!

Making it clap is on the presidential fitness challenge, right?

[pixy0stix]

Aug 14, 2012 14:22:25 GMT -5 @chichimi said:

Making it clap is on the presidential fitness challenge, right?

If it's not, it should be.