Finding the path, and then being the best you can be. Both keys to happiness and success in your work life. Unlike the slugs CKW encountered at McD's. I suspect they are not where they want to be, and are profoundly unhappy. And it shows.
When I was a high school kid in the 70's at Haag Drug working for $2.35/hour, I showed up when I was supposed to and did a good job while I was there. Ended up getting a raise and a minor promotion before school obligations (college and ROTC) got in the way. Not the best job in the world, but it helped get me to where I am today.
I worked at a KFC when I was a sophomore. Paid my insurance and gas. I worked for my uncle the rest of my free time carrying his tools learning refrigeration. I diod that until his heart gave out my Senior year in High school. Krogers became a full time job for me then.
I have to admit, Had I known then what I know now I would have went to work full time my junior year and left the school thing behind. I have never once been asked to produce a diploma. I have no idea where it even is and do not care. Working with my mind and my hands required no more from the system.
The terrorists love school. They miss it. We support this fully and are home schooling them right now. Packets from the idiots at IPS and everything we can fins and down load from the internet. We will embrace this with them Something my parents never did.