Red Housebbq

It's not every day that I get to employ a Valedictorian! We are very proud of Bridget and she is a valuable asset around here. She is always so very eager to help and learn. I love her outlook on things. I employ many young people, and for a very good reason.

First of all, there's not a lot of jobs in our small town for young adults. Unfortunately, fast food jobs have been taken over by middle-aged adults. And, how can you blame them? Once the state of California decided that fast food workers should get a minimum of $20 an hour, it pushed many middle-aged adults to go and seek these jobs. This left high school students basically screwed. When I was growing up, fast food was a high school job and where you learned how to work. Not anymore.

Secondly, I think it is incredibly valuable to surround myself with staff members that have a completely different outlook than I do. They see things that I don't see. They have what I like to call "New Eyes". They are still trying to find their place in the world, and they have a completely different non-jaded view of life than I do. This is very valuable.

Just because they are young does not mean they are not able. Or willing.

Treat them as adults and give them the responsibilities that go with it. Don't accept excuses. Teach them, and more importantly, listen to them. If you do that, you will find that they can teach you also. Always remain a student.

So very proud of you Bridget!