tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1409840980338914918..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Working at McDonald's?Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3957086614059535372022-09-09T07:15:12.295-04:002022-09-09T07:15:12.295-04:00We are surprised that people who have no jobs aren...We are surprised that people who have no jobs aren't jumping on those jobs with that kind of money being offered but I guess we are just so out of touch with things these days. We can understand that it would be hard for one person to survive on that pay but we think that it is pretty decent pay for two people in one household bringing in that amount. You still have to be frugal but it could be done.<br /><br />Sounds like you grandson did well over the summer and is a smart young man, you must be proud of him. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52102928637841342522022-09-06T07:12:55.624-04:002022-09-06T07:12:55.624-04:00As Kevin mentioned this wage would be good for two...As Kevin mentioned this wage would be good for two people who know how to budget well but that it would be much harder for a single person to be able to live off that one wage,Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20234831585823015352022-09-05T18:32:44.574-04:002022-09-05T18:32:44.574-04:00Yes there are signs for hire everywhere in Ontario...Yes there are signs for hire everywhere in Ontario and it's the same pretty much the same all over Canada. Our grandson was spraying lawns this summer making $22.00 per hour. Great gig for him before heading back to University and he already has an academic and athletic scholarship. So it was great for him. Enjoy your time with family and friends Momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350183099679164860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66905988844579870702022-09-05T08:16:25.500-04:002022-09-05T08:16:25.500-04:00Wow, that sounds like a great spot to work, with l...Wow, that sounds like a great spot to work, with lots of fringe benefits. We are glad that you enjoyed working there and that you will head back there this winter. We know that you also enjoy seeing people and having some extra company around you. I hope that this winter works out just as well as last winter.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13647898989869130362022-09-05T08:13:02.612-04:002022-09-05T08:13:02.612-04:00Thanks Chris. We always like to try to get a famil...Thanks Chris. We always like to try to get a family photo each year so I am glad that I remembered at the last moment. Yes, we were all glad to see each other. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-29824926605415212482022-09-04T22:30:53.807-04:002022-09-04T22:30:53.807-04:00As a workamper in California the minimum wage is $...As a workamper in California the minimum wage is $ 15.00 and in 2023 it will be $15.50. That's what I got last winter at Death Valley National Park. FHU campsite was $ 150 month. Free were 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) a day in the Employee Dining room. Like salmon, steaks, pasta etc. with rice, French fries, salad. Every day different. Additional cakes or pies. Fruits like oranges, bananas, kiwis. A lot of snacks. Muffins, cereal. Big ice chest with Gatorade, water, Orange sodas etc. More drinks like tea or coffee. Hot or cold. Another ice chest with ice cream. Milk, Almond or chocolate milk in the fridge. There also different sandwiches with ham or tuna. For 5 months I was never cooking or buying food. Since we were in the middle of nowhere I couldn't spend any money. The next town was Pahrump in Nevada. 75 miles away one way. We had a driver and he drove us to Pahrump if we needed something. It was free too. Every month I got app. $ 2000 at my bank account. And most of it I could save. This winter I go back. They called me and asked if I want to join them again. A very friendly atmosphere and nice colleagues. It will be for only 5 months, because later it is too hot. 5 days a week and 8-9 hours a day. Renate Hovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835182842149105655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74748833815976085112022-09-04T19:27:23.135-04:002022-09-04T19:27:23.135-04:00Nice family pictures! I bet everyone is glad to s...Nice family pictures! I bet everyone is glad to see you.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-37344547112490243442022-09-04T18:41:13.088-04:002022-09-04T18:41:13.088-04:00Yes, I had said $5,600 a month before taxes. And I...Yes, I had said <i>$5,600 a month before taxes</i>. And I know that taxes are pretty high in Canada... I still pay them...lol.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-55465012823248759742022-09-04T18:20:08.732-04:002022-09-04T18:20:08.732-04:00$34,200 is gross Kevin, don't forget taxes are...$34,200 is gross Kevin, don't forget taxes are pretty high in Canada. In Ontario at $34,000 a year that's only $25,500 a year net https://ca.talent.com/tax-calculator?salary=34000&from=year&region=OntarioKaryn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79651900930575262612022-09-04T15:40:44.426-04:002022-09-04T15:40:44.426-04:00Wages are still lower in USA. I believe fast food...Wages are still lower in USA. I believe fast food work get $13/hr minimum wage. The cost of rent for an apartment is around $1,400 and above here. My daughter was temporarily housing her cousin while the cousin earned and completed her registered nursing school. The cousin moved out recently and complained how high rent was. She paid $1,500 for one bedroom but the apartment needed some repairs. The ceiling fan fell down while she was using it. We do have a lot of 'hiring' signs on businesses. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.com