So, who actually has to work tomorrow? — Page 3

Yeah I know everyone was complaining about having to work Thanksgiving.... everyone I know is off today, so I was deeeefinitely complaining about that lol

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I wasn’t ‘yelling’ at anyone, I was voicing my opinion – welcome to the way the message board works. I was responding to what I was presented with – and my opinion hasn’t changed (well, maybe somewhat, after being called an ‘ass’.)

He whined that he had to work at Starbucks on a holiday. I’ve got news – Starbucks is involved in the SERVICE industry, which traditionally operates on holidays (so they can SERVICE the people who don’t have to work.) As far as I know, Starbucks isn’t in the conscription or indentured servitude business, so that means accepting employment with them was voluntary. And if he accepted employment without knowing or understanding the terms, then being whiny is the least of his problems.

And speaking of SERVICE jobs, since he spent most of his original post being snide about how his customers order, he obviously doesn’t fully understand what his job actually is – which is to SERVICE the requests of the Starbuck’s customers.

I only referenced his age because, to my way of thinking, it’s the only thing that keeps his attitude within the realm of inexperience, as opposed to idiotic ignorance.

And what I’ll add now is this – if the demonstrated lack of interest in fulfilling voluntary responsibility and reluctance to miss family or other social events is even remotely true, then his question a few months ago about whether a 17 year-old should join Equity is truly and utterly laughable.

But you're the prettiest, Diva.

Lorna said so!

DG---Dang, that was good.



Did you ever know that you're my hero?

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Lay off the kid already!

I must say, I'm disappointed in some of you.

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Updated On: 11/24/06 at 05:54 PM

SM2 - I said my peace, and moved on. If it gets questioned, I'm going to respond. Pretty simple process.

Ok, let's stop this shall we?

First of all, to Alfred2--you have absolutely NO right to comment on this thread if you don't have something than can add to the conversation. And I'm pretty sure that "Do us all a favor and change your avatar" did nothing but try to piss me off or offend me. Honestly, what's your deal? Yeah, I'll admit it. I sent you a PM asking you why you're such a prick. And I've still yet to have the question answered. It's a perfectly good question if you ask me...

DG, you are turning this thread into something it most definitely is NOT. I simply stated that I didn't want to work on Thanksgiving. Who would of thought I would want to be home with my family? God forbid! God forbid that yes, I am young, and this is my last Thanksgiving living at home. God forbid I want to see family whom I have not seen in three years because, oh wait, I've given up trips to be with them because I'm WORKING or DOING A SHOW! I love how you make it sound that I've made no sacrifices in my life because I'm younger than you. Anybody who is the theatre makes sacrifices. I've made PLENTY of them, and haven't complained at all. So, I sure as hell will complain if I feel like it when it comes to working at a job that I'm not crazy about on a holiday that means a lot to me.

And just for the record, I wouldn't complain a LICK if I had to perform on Thanksgiving. Performing is my ultimate passion. I think it's a VERY small price to pay to be on Broadway, and any actors who complain about that should leave now. There are plenty of people who would LOVE to perform on Thanksgiving. I was stating that I didn't want to go to a job that is strictly a paycheck and sacrifice my family time. And even Broadway actors get to spend the majority of their day with whoever they please, as most of the shows do not take place until 8pm.

Some of you people fascinate me the way you like to turn things around.

I'll quote DG:

"I said my peace, and moved on. If it gets questioned, I'm going to respond. Pretty simple process."

"DG, you are turning this thread into something it most definitely is NOT. I simply stated that I didn't want to work on Thanksgiving."

No, that is not what you 'simply stated' - you gave a little whine about having to work the JOB YOU AGREED TO WORK, and did it with a sarcastic, snide, oh 'woe is me you ungrateful world' attitude.

And you know what? Your family wasn't even mentioned until later. Initially it was all about poor little you, you, YOU.

And yes, I had a negative reaction to that occurring, on Thanksgiving of all days. You see, that holiday that you claim to hold so dear really IS about counting your blessings. And to have you, in your pitiful little way, complain about injustice when many, MANY people are facing TRULY life threatening existences is grotesque.

Do you have the right to be dissatisfied with elements of your daily existence? Of course, we all do. All I pointed out was that to express your dissatisfaction on that particular day in that particular way may be construed as MISSING THE POINT.

And this isn't even addressing the fact that you have chosen to follow all of this up with nothing but more defensive whining and pouting.

So, in the end, do you have a right to whine and pout out loud about the pain and frustration you feel in your life? Absolutely. And, do other people have the right to hear your protestations and tell you exactly what they think of them? Again, absolutely.

And I have - and I would again.

Updated On: 11/24/06 at 09:01 PM

This thread is incredible.

A kid was just expressing his annoyance over having to work his less-than-desirable job instead of spending his last Thanksgiving with his family. Why does he have to be picked apart until he snaps?

Some things really aren't worth the high blood pressure.

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Done.

My apologies to the young man for any distress caused.

It has been called the 'Entitlement Generation'....

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