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Post by Goldbrick on Jun 14, 2023 16:14:54 GMT -5
It's bad enough that the new front porch were planning costs more than my first house  , but I took my wife to Popeye's for lunch, and two chicken tender combos with two crapy diet cokes cost me twenty-nine bucks and change! Holy hell, what if I went to a nice place for a real meal? |
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Post by Darin on Jun 14, 2023 16:56:51 GMT -5
Yep ... can't even pull through a McD's drive thru for under $20. If you feel like wrangling a bunch of Apps on your phone you can get better deals but it's just not worth it to me.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 14, 2023 18:48:07 GMT -5
When I was in high school I got 2 tacos and a coke for 99¢.
Gold was $35/oz.
Don't keep your money in the bank, it evaporates.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 14, 2023 19:34:10 GMT -5
I can’t speak for anywhere else, but when Arizonan’s decided to make minimum wage $15, it was going to have an effect,.
Why stop at $15, I think them jobs should pay $50 an hour.
50 is better than 15.
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Post by urbino on Jun 14, 2023 20:03:38 GMT -5
I could see that "get off my lawn" coming as soon as I read Herb's post.
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Post by exbenedict on Jun 14, 2023 20:36:32 GMT -5
In Denmark McDonald’s employees over the age of 18 earning a minimum of DKK 127,24 (about $19.083) per hour, with a slight increase in 2021 (DKK 129,74 or about $19.46 per hour) and 2022 (DKK 132,24 or $19.83). Adding in paid vacations, every working person in Denmark is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation, thanks to the country’s “Holiday Act.” None of this is even considering the retirement packages (fast food workers in Denmark get 401k's) and healthcare provided by the state. As of January 26, 2023, a Big Mac in Denmark costs DKK 37.00, which is approx $5.55 in US Dollars (DKK1 = $0.15 as of Jun 15th, 2023). The average price of a Big Mac in the US is $5.15 with no guaranteed vacation, retirement, or insurance and a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
It's not really the world that's gone crazy. Just certain parts of it.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jun 14, 2023 20:49:20 GMT -5
The $50 bill is the new $20 bill. I used to feel rude if I happened to have a $50 bill and had to use it at a store. Now, I’m lucky to get a couple bucks back in change. Get off my lawn!!!
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Post by trailboss on Jun 14, 2023 20:58:11 GMT -5
In Denmark McDonald’s employees over the age of 18 earning a minimum of DKK 127,24 (about $19.083) per hour, with a slight increase in 2021 (DKK 129,74 or about $19.46 per hour) and 2022 (DKK 132,24 or $19.83). Adding in paid vacations, every working person in Denmark is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation, thanks to the country’s “Holiday Act.” None of this is even considering the retirement packages (fast food workers in Denmark get 401k's) and healthcare provided by the state. As of January 26, 2023, a Big Mac in Denmark costs DKK 37.00, which is approx $5.55 in US Dollars (DKK1 = $0.15 as of Jun 15th, 2023). The average price of a Big Mac in the US is $5.15 with no guaranteed vacation, retirement, or insurance and a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
It's not really the world that's gone crazy. Just certain parts of it.
The cost of an ala carte Big Mac is $6.49 in the border town that I am in. As I said, $50 an hour is much better, these employees would be much happier, and they would be able to take nice vacations like the rest of us! |
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Post by exbenedict on Jun 14, 2023 21:16:43 GMT -5
In Denmark McDonald’s employees over the age of 18 earning a minimum of DKK 127,24 (about $19.083) per hour, with a slight increase in 2021 (DKK 129,74 or about $19.46 per hour) and 2022 (DKK 132,24 or $19.83). Adding in paid vacations, every working person in Denmark is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation, thanks to the country’s “Holiday Act.” None of this is even considering the retirement packages (fast food workers in Denmark get 401k's) and healthcare provided by the state. As of January 26, 2023, a Big Mac in Denmark costs DKK 37.00, which is approx $5.55 in US Dollars (DKK1 = $0.15 as of Jun 15th, 2023). The average price of a Big Mac in the US is $5.15 with no guaranteed vacation, retirement, or insurance and a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
It's not really the world that's gone crazy. Just certain parts of it.
The cost of an ala carte Big Mac is $6.49 in the border town that I am in. As I said, $50 an hour is much better, these employees would be much happier, and they would be able to take nice vacations like the rest of us! As of Mar 2023, Hawaii had the highest average price of $5.31 per Big Mac. $6.49 for a single Big Mac would be an extreme outlier in the lower 48.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 14, 2023 21:40:14 GMT -5
I know that all the food here, fast or slow, has gone up in the past 3 months. Groceries seem to be going down. I believe that the cheapest pay that you can get anyone to work for here is $17/hr. People will stay home for less.
When I worked for the payroll company, (I retired d
In 2017), the average McDonald's worker was making $14.38. Some started at $7.25, but if they lasted 2 weeks they got about $9.50, and after a year $18+. I think it's good to have a low minimum wage for teens to get experience and to try people out. My first job was a dollar a day and my first union job was $0.78/hr. After 2 weeks I got $1.38. That was decent money in 1971.
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Post by Plainsman on Jun 14, 2023 21:48:40 GMT -5
In 1956 I got a raise from the farmer I worked for after school, weekends, and in the summer from $1 to $1.25. I was rich! Especially since 22 Shorts were .37¢ a box.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 14, 2023 22:00:50 GMT -5
The cost of an ala carte Big Mac is $6.49 in the border town that I am in. As I said, $50 an hour is much better, these employees would be much happier, and they would be able to take nice vacations like the rest of us! As of Mar 2023, Hawaii had the highest average price of $5.31 per Big Mac. $6.49 for a single Big Mac would be an extreme outlier in the lower 48.
CNBC needs to pay their researchers more so they can report more accurately. I have seen the prices higher than this in the PHX metro market, and this is using the app. imgur.com/a/nPll5oV |
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Post by exbenedict on Jun 14, 2023 22:11:54 GMT -5
As of Mar 2023, Hawaii had the highest average price of $5.31 per Big Mac. $6.49 for a single Big Mac would be an extreme outlier in the lower 48.
CNBC needs to pay their researchers more so they can report more accurately. I have seen the prices higher than this in the PHX metro market, and this is using the app. imgur.com/a/nPll5oVIt's an average per state. Averages have outliers in both directions because they are...you know...averages. Just because one location has a certain price does not mean that every store in the entire state has the exact same price. Around me I have 4 stores within 25 miles, and they all have different pricing, it's why they use averages. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 14, 2023 22:20:59 GMT -5
I get it, but the 6.49 is pretty average around here.
I paid $11.00 for an ala carte bacon egg biscuit, OJ, coffee at Mickey D’S today.
Well I didn’t, but the boss’s Amex did… to be passed on to the people that pay for dialysis products.
Dinner tonight was 45 bones…to be passed on also.
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Post by turbocat on Jun 15, 2023 0:20:57 GMT -5
In Denmark McDonald’s employees over the age of 18 earning a minimum of DKK 127,24 (about $19.083) per hour, with a slight increase in 2021 (DKK 129,74 or about $19.46 per hour) and 2022 (DKK 132,24 or $19.83). Adding in paid vacations, every working person in Denmark is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation, thanks to the country’s “Holiday Act.” None of this is even considering the retirement packages (fast food workers in Denmark get 401k's) and healthcare provided by the state. As of January 26, 2023, a Big Mac in Denmark costs DKK 37.00, which is approx $5.55 in US Dollars (DKK1 = $0.15 as of Jun 15th, 2023). The average price of a Big Mac in the US is $5.15 with no guaranteed vacation, retirement, or insurance and a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
It's not really the world that's gone crazy. Just certain parts of it.
Denmark has a homogeneous population and a total population of less than 0.02% of the US. Comparing the two seems like apples vs. onions. Also for their advantage of size and population congruity, it seems like they should be doing far, far better than the relatively minor edge they have on this topic. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Jun 15, 2023 9:29:20 GMT -5
Typical breakfast for four at Disney World was $100. Lunch and dinner on the property was anywhere between $130-150 before the gratuity. Just don’t know how parents can afford it these days. Happiest Place on Earth? My arse…..🤷♂️🤦♂️😂
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 15, 2023 14:50:56 GMT -5
In 1956 I got a raise from the farmer I worked for after school, weekends, and in the summer from $1 to $1.25. I was rich! Especially since 22 Shorts were .37¢ a box. And that was for a DAY, not an hour. That was good money. You must have busted your butt. In 66 I got 22 ammo at the 7/11 for 50¢ a box. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 15, 2023 14:54:49 GMT -5
Typical breakfast for four at Disney World was $100. Lunch and dinner on the property was anywhere between $130-150 before the gratuity. Just don’t know how parents can afford it these days. Happiest Place on Earth? My arse…..🤷♂️🤦♂️😂 The last time we went was 93. We stayed in a cheap but clean motel. The week cost $3500. With inflation that would be $7700 today. At least it was clean. Inside the park and Downtown Disney, as well as Universal was perfect. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 15, 2023 14:56:20 GMT -5
In Denmark McDonald’s employees over the age of 18 earning a minimum of DKK 127,24 (about $19.083) per hour, with a slight increase in 2021 (DKK 129,74 or about $19.46 per hour) and 2022 (DKK 132,24 or $19.83). Adding in paid vacations, every working person in Denmark is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation, thanks to the country’s “Holiday Act.” None of this is even considering the retirement packages (fast food workers in Denmark get 401k's) and healthcare provided by the state. As of January 26, 2023, a Big Mac in Denmark costs DKK 37.00, which is approx $5.55 in US Dollars (DKK1 = $0.15 as of Jun 15th, 2023). The average price of a Big Mac in the US is $5.15 with no guaranteed vacation, retirement, or insurance and a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
It's not really the world that's gone crazy. Just certain parts of it.
Denmark has a homogeneous population and a total population of less than 0.02% of the US. Comparing the two seems like apples vs. onions. Also for their advantage of size and population congruity, it seems like they should be doing far, far better than the relatively minor edge they have on this topic. Don't waste your breath. Some people cannot listen because they are full of themselves. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jun 15, 2023 15:45:55 GMT -5
In 1956 I got a raise from the farmer I worked for after school, weekends, and in the summer from $1 to $1.25. I was rich! Especially since 22 Shorts were .37¢ a box. And that was for a DAY, not an hour. That was good money. You must have busted your butt. In 66 I got 22 ammo at the 7/11 for 50¢ a box. Nope. Hourly. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 15, 2023 15:48:19 GMT -5
And that was for a DAY, not an hour. That was good money. You must have busted your butt. In 66 I got 22 ammo at the 7/11 for 50¢ a box. Nope. Hourly. You was rich! |
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Post by exbenedict on Jun 15, 2023 16:28:12 GMT -5
In Denmark McDonald’s employees over the age of 18 earning a minimum of DKK 127,24 (about $19.083) per hour, with a slight increase in 2021 (DKK 129,74 or about $19.46 per hour) and 2022 (DKK 132,24 or $19.83). Adding in paid vacations, every working person in Denmark is entitled to five weeks of paid vacation, thanks to the country’s “Holiday Act.” None of this is even considering the retirement packages (fast food workers in Denmark get 401k's) and healthcare provided by the state. As of January 26, 2023, a Big Mac in Denmark costs DKK 37.00, which is approx $5.55 in US Dollars (DKK1 = $0.15 as of Jun 15th, 2023). The average price of a Big Mac in the US is $5.15 with no guaranteed vacation, retirement, or insurance and a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
It's not really the world that's gone crazy. Just certain parts of it.
Denmark has a homogeneous population and a total population of less than 0.02% of the US. Comparing the two seems like apples vs. onions. Also for their advantage of size and population congruity, it seems like they should be doing far, far better than the relatively minor edge they have on this topic. It was just one country, plenty of others on par with them, that’s just the standard normal comparison you see. |
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Post by exbenedict on Jun 15, 2023 16:29:40 GMT -5
Denmark has a homogeneous population and a total population of less than 0.02% of the US. Comparing the two seems like apples vs. onions. Also for their advantage of size and population congruity, it seems like they should be doing far, far better than the relatively minor edge they have on this topic. Don't waste your breath. Some people cannot listen because they are full of themselves. Hmmmm…takes one to know one I guess. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 15, 2023 16:31:22 GMT -5
Don't waste your breath. Some people cannot listen because they are full of themselves. Hmmmm…takes one to know one I guess. You are so right |
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Post by turbocat on Jun 15, 2023 17:37:02 GMT -5
Denmark has a homogeneous population and a total population of less than 0.02% of the US. Comparing the two seems like apples vs. onions. Also for their advantage of size and population congruity, it seems like they should be doing far, far better than the relatively minor edge they have on this topic. It was just one country, plenty of others on par with them, that’s just the standard normal comparison you see. Standard normal? Please include these statistics for African, Asian and middle eastern countries. That would create a “standard normal”. Cherry picking and comparing stats from the top 5% of countries in the world to suggest “how bad things are” just seems to suggest you are coming from a white, imperialist exceptionalism mindset. I’m sure that people in the continents I mentioned who’s primary concern is securing clean drinking water and hoping for electricity more than a few hours a day are really sympathetic to your view that people working at McDonald’s in the US should be getting a couple dollars more per hour and extra vacation time. |
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Post by exbenedict on Jun 15, 2023 17:44:11 GMT -5
It was just one country, plenty of others on par with them, that’s just the standard normal comparison you see. Standard normal? Please include these statistics for African, Asian and middle eastern countries. That would create a “standard normal”. Cherry picking and comparing stats from the top 5% of countries in the world to suggest “how bad things are” just seems to suggest you are coming from a white, imperialist exceptionalism mindset. White imperialist exceptionalism is the only thing that matters. Didn’t you know that? |
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Post by The Wizzard on Jun 15, 2023 18:48:07 GMT -5
I remember eating at a restaurant near my school when I was in grade 8. I would eat a " Twin burgher Platter". It consisted of an open hamburger with a patty on each half, French-fried potatoes. and green beans with carrots. The burghers were smothered in gravy. The meal cost 1 dollar Canadian and included a coke. In those days, a coke (in a green glass bottle) cost 10 cents and I would receive a 2 cent refund upon returning the bottle.
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Post by turbocat on Jun 15, 2023 19:09:59 GMT -5
I remember eating at a restaurant near my school when I was in grade 8. I would eat a " Twin burgher Platter". It consisted of an open hamburger with a patty on each half, French-fried potatoes. and green beans with carrots. The burghers were smothered in gravy. The meal cost 1 dollar Canadian and included a coke. In those days, a coke (in a green glass bottle) cost 10 cents and I would receive a 2 cent refund upon returning the bottle. What? No Poutine?  |
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Jun 15, 2023 19:25:21 GMT -5
Typical breakfast for four at Disney World was $100. Lunch and dinner on the property was anywhere between $130-150 before the gratuity. Just don’t know how parents can afford it these days. Happiest Place on Earth? My arse…..🤷♂️🤦♂️😂 Not so happy. Florida politicians attempting to passing bill to limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Disney, major player in the Florida economy because of Walt Disney World, against bill and signing statement from the Human Rights Campaign opposing. Ron DeSantis, state governor and a supporter of legislation, revoking Disney's "independent special district" that allowing company to running theme park and surrounding areas like county government. Disney World very upset. Clicking link to see what Disney chief legal advisor having to say about this. Link |
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Post by turbocat on Jun 15, 2023 19:48:48 GMT -5
Typical breakfast for four at Disney World was $100. Lunch and dinner on the property was anywhere between $130-150 before the gratuity. Just don’t know how parents can afford it these days. Happiest Place on Earth? My arse…..🤷♂️🤦♂️😂 Not so happy. Florida politicians attempting to passing bill to limiting discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Disney, major player in the Florida economy because of Walt Disney World, against bill and signing statement from the Human Rights Campaign opposing. Ron DeSantis, state governor and a supporter of legislation, revoking Disney's "independent special district" that allowing company to running theme park and surrounding areas like county government. Disney World very upset. Clicking link to see what Disney chief legal advisor having to say about this. LinkI keep expecting to get Rickrolled every time I open one of your links  |
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, but I took my wife to Popeye's for lunch, and two chicken tender combos with two crapy diet cokes cost me twenty-nine bucks and change!
