BYU Junior Jeffrey Barnes was not impressed with the way his professors have been handling his online classes. Considering an online education to no longer be worth the price of tuition, Barnes has decided to pause taking classes and instead begin working full-time at a local Arby’s where he will truly be able to learn and grow.
“Why would I waste my time on Zoom calls when I could get out in the real world and start making fries – uh, I mean, a life – for myself?” Explains Barnes while adjusting his new Arby’s visor to fit his abnormally small head.
Barnes, who was previously studying neuroscience and preparing for medical school, is excited to “finally find himself” in the fast-food industry – although working at Arby’s wasn’t his first choice.
“Yeah, Arby’s was just the only place hiring when I looked around. But it seems like a great opportunity.”
Barnes is excited for a lot of the aspects of life as an Arby’s cashier but is probably most looking forward to climbing the ranks and eventually reaching a manager position.
“When I become a manager I’ll be able to get access to their tuition assistance program. That means I can go do what I’ve been planning on doing for a long time: getting a college education. Hmm… Wait a second…”