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I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
Exactly! What has happened in this country that someone who is old still has to work instead of enjoying the rest of their golden years in retirement? I hope and pray that this kind gentleman can receive the assistance that he is truly worthy of getting or that he will soon find a new job with a good Christian company that will not mistreat him as the last one did and instead commend him for his big heart and for following what God would obviously want for him to do.What's sad is a 73 year old still has to work. That's fucking sad. A veteran at that..what the hell happened to taking care of our elderly?
I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
Actually, it happens all the time. However, Cracker Barrel isn't one of those companies. I have eaten at their restaurants all over the US and always see the elderly working at their places. Nope. This is a clear cut case of being caught 5 times (stealing) and fired. There is no "underlying" motive here.
I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
Actually, it happens all the time. However, Cracker Barrel isn't one of those companies. I have eaten at their restaurants all over the US and always see the elderly working at their places. Nope. This is a clear cut case of being caught 5 times (stealing) and fired. There is no "underlying" motive here.
Maybe they fired him because he is a NAZIE...
...probably a liberal NAZIE thief....
Stephanie,Well, Go do something about it.
It's from hufferpufferpost so who knows if it's true
A 73-year-old Vietnam veteran was fired from a Cracker Barrel earlier this month after giving a corn muffin to a man he thought looked homeless.
Earlier this month, Joe Koblenzer was working his shift at a Cracker Barrel in Venice, Florida, when a man walked in and asked if he could have some condiments. Koblenzer loaded a few packets into a bag and added a corn muffin as well.
"He looked a little needy. He asked if I had any mayonnaise and some tarter sauce," Koblenzer told ABC local affiliate WWSB. "He said he was going to cook a fish. ... I got it for him. As I walked out I put a corn muffin in."
Not long after, Koblenzer was let go from his job.
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Florida veteran, 73, loses his job at Cracker Barrel for giving a muffin to a homeless man | Mail Online
I realize something like this could get out of hand, but I don't think anyone should be fired for such inexpensive good will.
A 73-year-old Vietnam veteran was fired from a Cracker Barrel earlier this month after giving a corn muffin to a man he thought looked homeless.
Earlier this month, Joe Koblenzer was working his shift at a Cracker Barrel in Venice, Florida, when a man walked in and asked if he could have some condiments. Koblenzer loaded a few packets into a bag and added a corn muffin as well.
"He looked a little needy. He asked if I had any mayonnaise and some tarter sauce," Koblenzer told ABC local affiliate WWSB. "He said he was going to cook a fish. ... I got it for him. As I walked out I put a corn muffin in."
Not long after, Koblenzer was let go from his job.
MORE: Cracker Barrel Fires 73-Year-Old Veteran Who Gave Food To 'Needy' Man
Florida veteran, 73, loses his job at Cracker Barrel for giving a muffin to a homeless man | Mail Online
I realize something like this could get out of hand, but I don't think anyone should be fired for such inexpensive good will.
Well, for one thing, it's the principle of the thing: The man had no right to be generous with property that was not his to give away. Sorry, but a restaurant employee can't just hand out free food just because he thinks someone looks needy. The food is not his to give away.
Now, that said, the punishment does seem a bit harsh--unless this was not the first time the guy had given away food. If this was his first offense, then I would agree that firing him was a bit harsh.
The fast-food industry believes its customer category ranges from the low-income level downward to the poor and the indigent. In accordance with the pecuniary disposition of all corporations their reasoning is every pound of fast-food charitably dispensed will result in loss of at least a half-pound of sales -- which probably is true.Um...I don't have a blind hatred for corporations, QW. You should know better than that.
I worked at a taco bell long long ago and they made staff weigh the food. When I asked why it was not donated they said it was against company policy. And maybe franchize owners have their own policies because my roomie said they cannot give out ANY food. And I am talking about, for example, a burrito that has onions on it when the customer ordered no onions. It is a perfectly good burrito, made incorrectly, and in the weigh bucket it goes.
There is no hatred but there is sadness that food like that goes to waste when some folks are digging in trash cans.
I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
Go apply for a job as a greeter at Wal Mart. As long as you aren't the smug asshole you play here you'll get hired when they have an opening.
Shove your ageism up your ass, your generation of middle management is the reason why we have so many problems now.
What's sad is a 73 year old still has to work. That's fucking sad. A veteran at that..what the hell happened to taking care of our elderly?
I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
Go apply for a job as a greeter at Wal Mart. As long as you aren't the smug asshole you play here you'll get hired when they have an opening.
Shove your ageism up your ass, your generation of middle management is the reason why we have so many problems now.
Um...he is not wrong. Being 62 and competing with college students makes it extremely difficult to find work. Bubble blonde college students that don't mind minimum wage against someone with years of experience under their belt that also would take minimum wage...who are they going to hire? The bimbo.
What's sad is a 73 year old still has to work. That's fucking sad. A veteran at that..what the hell happened to taking care of our elderly?
Why is that sad? The elderly may not want to be sent someplace where they can wait to die. Or should only the very rich be allowed to work? Clint Eastwood is in his 80s and puts in a full day. Larry Hagman in his 80s died on the job. 66 year old Mitt Romney just started a new job as CEO of another company. I work.
Just because someone is older doesn't mean they get thrown out the back door. It's a shame that we relegate older people to television and bingo games.
I agree with a previous poster that, more than likely, they were looking for a reason to get rid of a 73 year old employee. I've seen this sort of thing all my life. I am 69, and the chances of anyone hiring me to do anything is virtually nil.
Go apply for a job as a greeter at Wal Mart. As long as you aren't the smug asshole you play here you'll get hired when they have an opening.
Shove your ageism up your ass, your generation of middle management is the reason why we have so many problems now.
Um...he is not wrong. Being 62 and competing with college students makes it extremely difficult to find work. Bubble blonde college students that don't mind minimum wage against someone with years of experience under their belt that also would take minimum wage...who are they going to hire? The bimbo.
What's sad is a 73 year old still has to work. That's fucking sad. A veteran at that..what the hell happened to taking care of our elderly?
Why is that sad? The elderly may not want to be sent someplace where they can wait to die. Or should only the very rich be allowed to work? Clint Eastwood is in his 80s and puts in a full day. Larry Hagman in his 80s died on the job. 66 year old Mitt Romney just started a new job as CEO of another company. I work.
Just because someone is older doesn't mean they get thrown out the back door. It's a shame that we relegate older people to television and bingo games.
One thing I have learned (as a man of 70) is that I am supposed to "get out of the way" and let the youngbloods take over. Frankly, I have yet to find a young person in the last 30 years who is man enough to bale hay, run cattle or ride fences, but so be it.
What's sad is a 73 year old still has to work. That's fucking sad. A veteran at that..what the hell happened to taking care of our elderly?
By "taking care", what exactly do you mean? I'm 70. I receive two pensions and Social Security. I took care of MYSELF years ago. Unfortunately, many of today's elderly have SS and that's about it. Life's tough.
On the other hand - many elderly CHOOSE to continue working to supplement their monthly income. There is no reason why this man couldn't still be working at this job if he was physically able.
His problem was that he didn't know how to follow simple rules. He was counseled 5 (count 'em) 5 times for stealing. Yet he continued. And he was fired. End of story.
I have no pity for him. as a veteran myself, he should know how to follow a simple SOP.
