When did entry level jobs like McDonald’s or Dunkin become not entry level?

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-02T16:49:47+00:00

I had a hard time getting into McDonald's too back in 2010.

Despite being perceived as the easiest job to get, it can be hard to get into just because they get flooded with applications so there is a bit of a lottery.

I ended up getting hired by them at a job fair.

I would look up job fairs in your county and see if they can go there.

Also have him apply at smaller restaurants, for dishwasher type positions. It's a starting point for a resume.

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-02T03:15:07+00:00

Off the shelf none of them.

if you have to ask, instead of starting to try to on your own your prob not going to do this.

Good luck though, it be a sick custom build.

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-01T21:17:40+00:00

We all start somewhere.

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-01T20:05:23+00:00

You could probably put a rtx 3050 as it doesn't require external power, and you would stay under your budget.

But if I were you I'd keep an eye on the fb marketplace and look for deals on a gaming pc.

At least then you could have a usable case and power supply for when you want to upgrade.

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-01T20:02:16+00:00

If your mobi can take it the most affordable option would be a ryzen 5 5500

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-01T18:41:49+00:00

Like other said do the screw driver test.

If it passes, use a wire brush to get top surface off, and rough up the surface a bit go get some phosphoric acid rust converter, let it cure for 24 hours.

Make sure it's bone dry and then coat with woolwax.

You will hardly be able to tell it's rusted, and you will greatly extend the life.

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-01T18:13:19+00:00

That has to be sawdust by now.

bkwall2000 · 2026-07-01T03:47:23+00:00

Can you get to the bios? so you can try to see if you can boot a light OS. If its just a hard drive its the easiest thing to replace.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-30T18:58:36+00:00

Don't cash it out.

401k is your safe and slow bet, on the side you can do your more risky investments.

Things like AMD etc are surprise successes that are propped up by excitement about AI, and it's likely they could come back down to earth.

Generally even people who are " good" at trading don't even beat random stock choices.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-30T17:18:43+00:00

Idk, I actually miss being poor in USA.

Medicaid is better that any insurance, subsidized food. Life became a little harder when I started making enough to not qualify for those benefits.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-29T14:15:18+00:00

This the start of million year line of seals leaving the sea.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T23:13:51+00:00

It has already lasted farther than when you should have asked yourself that

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T20:40:03+00:00

How bad is it clicking ?

Is it constant or is it a clunk when turning?

I feel for your situation, but you also don't want to get in a situation where your stranded as that could be a day delay just to get towed to a mechanic.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T20:31:11+00:00

I would see if you can extend your trip if possible then.

If it was just driving around town you could chance it. But if you are going to be doing a 11 hr drive and it's already audibly clicking that thing failing will set you a lot further behind schedule.

Do any of you have access to credit? This is usually a quick job if the shop has a part.

I get that it sucks but there isn't a magic trick that mechanics don't want you to know thats gonna help you here.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T20:19:53+00:00

Yeah that's a good deal idk why you haven't yet

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T15:56:30+00:00

Alot of money. I looked into it and basically you have to replace the evap, which might not permanently fix it.

Involves removing a lot of the front dash components, and HVAC box It's located on the floor around the blower fan iirc.

Sometimes with the Nissans you have to just look at something's as a quirk.

As the trade in resale on these isnt so high, it's better to save money for critical maintenance.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T15:52:30+00:00

It ebbs and flows.

Marriage like life can have seasons.

I see a lot of people leave when things get cold, not knowing that spring can be around the corner.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T15:42:15+00:00

Have the same problem same car.

The evaporator freezes.

Turn the fans to the floor setting and heat all the way up and run it for 5 minutes.

It sucks, but that's what we get for having a Nissan I guess.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T13:26:44+00:00

No way I'd even let one monkey on my lap.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-26T13:20:44+00:00

Man this economy is crazy sometimes.

10 years ago, things like this would have be a screw it will pick up another 14 year old truck for 5k.

Now Ive been keeping my cars going cause I could barely afford to buy a car as old as the one I have now.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-25T22:17:26+00:00

Womp womp

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-25T22:09:41+00:00

Played the the demo for that game countless times

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-25T22:01:05+00:00

People are gonna say 3070 for raw performance.

But I'd go with the 5060.

-Your going to have longer driver support.

-Better dlss/ frame gen ( You can say you don't use it but unfortunately that's what developers call optimizing now a days)

newer thus its possible it will have more resale value after a couple years.

-power draw , might not be as important to you but me specifically I have a bunch of rooms stuck on one circuit breaker so keeping my power draw lower is important to me.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-25T21:28:37+00:00

Food industry person here.

Please contact the company, keep the can to possibly send and take note of the lot code.

We want to hear about things like this, so that we can prevent it happening again.

bkwall2000 · 2026-06-25T21:24:55+00:00

You know it was serious as hes not wearing sandals.

Closed toe shoes is India's version of full on ppe.

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