It seems my kid got transfered to work at a gas station on Beryl Rd. (between State and Meredith). Anybody know anything about it or the other ppl that work there?

1/6/2008 5:34:27 PM

Isn't working at a gas station one of the most dangerous jobs next to being a cabbie?

The store is located near the State Fairgrounds. I seem to remember a story from a few years back about a "disabled vet" in a wheelchair that panhandled there. Turns out he wasn't actually disabled. Had a car, cell phone, etc. Plus he could walk b/c someone saw him pissing in the bushes once.

That's all I got.

1/6/2008 5:56:38 PM

Thank you, Sir.

1/7/2008 9:10:47 AM

I've gotten gas there, it wasn't toooo ghetto. Never talked to a person though.

1/7/2008 11:07:47 AM

a) why would you let your kid work at a gas station?

b) i've gotten gas there before, i didn't get robbed... but idk

1/7/2008 11:09:36 AM

a) It's a gas station. The rest should be able to be inferred.

1/7/2008 11:12:43 AM

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"Isn't working at a gas station one of the most dangerous jobs next to being a cabbie? "

You mean in a city/placing you as a target of crime? OSHA doesn't list it as high as many other occupations.

My dad works 3rd shift at a gas station near campus. He's only been assaulted once since...2004? 2005?, and never robbed. RPD actually keeps a close watch on his store at night, and the others near him, but I don't know if that's due to it being night and a gas station, proximity to campus, or because of the crackfiends in the neighborhoods nearby.

Troop, what shift is your kid working?

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"a) why would you let your kid work at a gas station?"

Eh...I'd work at one. I know I'm not exactly a frail, timid woman, but I really don't see the problem with working at one if the pay is good (and it can be) and you feel safe.

1/7/2008 11:14:23 AM

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"a) why would you let your kid work at a gas station?"

For topic fodder.

I can only advise and/or encourage. I worked at a gas station years ago (Foymart) and it's not exactly my choice for the kid.

I figured I'd let it play out and see how it goes before I advise and/or encourage anymore. I also figured that being that close to campus, you people would be able to give me the inside scoop about it's current status.

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"what shift is your kid working?"

First. Don't know how often they change shifts...if they do it at all.


Thanks for the serious input guys and gals.

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1/7/2008 5:26:38 PM

oh wait...n/m. I was thinking of a different gas station.

All the crackheads from the projects, Method Rd, etc. are going to be going to the Crown, Hess, and 76 stations around Hillsboro/Western.

You've got to consider that it is close to I-40 and the beltline, so there is a potential for robberies. Still, I wouldn't be overly worried.

Isn't Foymart between Raleigh and Rocky Mount on I-64? I've been there before I think.

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1/7/2008 5:38:27 PM

Yep.

at least US-64

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1/8/2008 9:19:15 AM

1/8/2008 10:02:57 AM

Is US-64 the same as US-64?

1/8/2008 10:15:30 AM

one in the same. It was a correction to the "I-64" and I was being a road number nazi

1/8/2008 6:54:57 PM

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"Isn't working at a gas station one of the most dangerous jobs next to being a cabbie? "

i thought pizza delivery man was most dangerous?

1/8/2008 9:47:03 PM

^only when I'm around

1/9/2008 5:18:16 AM

ad on bottom of page for this of course shows disabled vets donate car

Your kid will meet some interesting people for sure. I hope he is not an introvert or he is screwed

1/9/2008 6:40:35 AM