600 to 800 people show up for fast food job fair
A couple of weeks ago I was in Phoenix on business. I heard a story that was kind of hard to believe so I did a little research and discovered it is at least partially true.
In-N-Out Burger just held a job fair in Mesa, AZ. They were looking to hire 60 people. However 600 to 800 people showed up. The line stretched out the door and around the corner from the hotel. People had been in line since 6:30 AM that morning. (See articles on East Valley Tribune and ABC 15.)
Someone told me (I can’t find the news story) that 100-200 of the people in line were former corporate executives. These were people who had good corporate jobs and fell victim to the economy. They were applying for a fast food job! You see In-N-Out Burger pays well above minimum wage. They pay $10 an hour.
Even if the story I heard is partially false the fact that over 600 people showed up to a fast food job fair is a sign of the times we are living in. With a sky high unemployment rate there is more competition than ever even for “fast food” jobs.
Think of how many people out there are desperate and looking for an opportunity like the one you have to offer. There has never been a better time to be involved in network marketing.
What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know!
- Ben Fitts
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I too find it amazing that at least 600 people showed up for the job fair. I find it hard to believe that 1 (versus 100 – 200) was a former corporate exec. I guess it is a good sign though that people are at least willing to work, and this field is an answer to some … but realistically few really make enough to support them self or really to substantiate doing it at all. But all we can do is offer and try to give them the best advice and mentoring possible to make a decent living – you know… at least $10 an hour like In-N-Out Burger.