A new opportunity
By koopharper
@koopharper (7477)
Canada
August 10, 2016 3:43am CST
A surprise call yesterday and today my twin boys go through orientation at a new job this morning. It's very good news. I'm hoping they do well there.
We've had ongoing issues with the boys not getting sufficient and stable hours where we currently work. This new job is part time three days per week but the hours are the same days and same times every week. They may try to keep a shift where they are now especially Brandon. We'll see how it all works out. This is a step up for both of them.
Photo is of Brandon being a mascot. One of his all time favourite shifts at work.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
11 Aug 16
They are not currently in school. They aren't that sure which direction they want to go. Jobs are scarce here and receiving schooling and training are great but not if there isn't a job at the end of the path. Also transportation is an issue. Better work is a path to a better future.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
18 Sep 16
The young ladies find him cute in or out of costume. Momma bear struggles with this but daddy thinks they're doing just fine. 
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
10 Aug 16
He did the mascot job with great enthusiasm. They didn't dare put me in the suit. Bare midriff hamburglar just isn't cool.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
10 Aug 16
@koopharper I am sure you would have not accepted with the same enthsiasm.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
10 Aug 16
They feared me taking out the overhead monitors. According to my son it was a challenge to see where you were going in that.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
18 Aug 16
Adequate employment is a constant worry here. So far the situation for my boys looks good with the new job.
Does he get to run around, pretending to steal burgers? Sounds like it could be fun...!@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
14 Aug 16
@Genipher Must be. I don't even think it's stored at our restaurant.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
14 Aug 16
No pretending to steal burgers but he had a blast posing with every child that came into the place for pictures. He also had fun telling the customers about the special offers available. They only break the costume out once per year.
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@Genipher (5405)
• United States
14 Aug 16
@koopharper
The rest of the year the Hamburglar must be in jail. hehe.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
14 Aug 16
A very positive development indeed. I have faith in them. They are well liked where we work right now.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Aug 16
that's a really good thing for them and the whole family. cute photo.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
12 Aug 16
Really good. It's a step forward they've been waiting for all summer.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
11 Aug 16
They are at work there right now. Everything looks fine right now.
@crossbones27 (48420)
• Mojave, California
10 Aug 16
I hope for the best. It is tough for the struggling and especially in rural areas.
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@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
10 Aug 16
I think they'll do well. Been a very frustrating year as far as getting sufficient work goes.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
11 Aug 16
I am too. They both worked with me at McDonald's as their first job. They worked in different parts of the restaurant to avoid confusion. They are twins and for some people they are difficult to tell apart. We do like to work together when practical and possible.
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