Blog Two

The turnover rates in the fast food industry is about 300 to 400 percent. This is described in Fast Food Nation on pg. 73. It's Ironic how a company that fires so many employees demands as many in return. It's very interesting to know that the fast food industry has some of the highest homicide and robberies, and yet there are no reports on the crimes and barely any evidence shown in the news unless its in a small community. "In 1998, more restaurant workers were murdered on the job... than police officers (Fast Food Nation, 83) ." How is it that these statistics aren't being given to the public to aware us of the possible dangers of this line of work? When you enlist for the military, becoming a doctor, flying a plane, or even becoming a cop you're told of the risks and dangers of your work field. So why are future employees unaware of the potential risks that their jobs may contain?