I agree. I have no doubt that this hardworking man walks a great distance every day and that he’s a dedicated employee. But there are some unanswered questions such as:
Did he ever try looking for a place to live closer to his job?
Did he ever look for a job closer to home?
How is he surviving on 2 hours of sleep each night? (I’ve done it from time to time, but that lack of sleep will destroy a person.)
What is his home life like? Is he supporting a family?
The American people ALWAYS come through very glad someone got hold of this story this man WILL be OK now thanks to generous Americans and NO government handouts!!!!!!
Considering the area he lives in, his house, if owned, is only worth about $7,000.........Show me an area in Rochester Hills where you can purchase a condo or small house for less than $150,000.........
Did he ever look for a job closer to home?
That's a question we'll never know isn't it? But knowing the employment climate in Detroit, I would say there are no jobs available to an elderly gentleman such as him who has no education or technical skills.........
Rather than question Mr. Robertson about his actions and your alleged inactions, how about praising him instead?
IF YOU WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE ARTICLE IN THE FREEP:
YOu would find that he lives with his girlfriend in a house she inherited, so is not interested in moving.
He looks healthy because every day, he has supper with the boss, whose wife makes what looks like a pretty plentiful menu.
His boss and coworkers appreciate his dedication, and his attendance record is shown as an example.
The metro Detroit area has spotty public transportation. He takes busses till the end of that line, and then walks. On his way to work, it doesn’t take him so long, the walk home is longer because some of the busses don’t run that late.
He is happy to be employed, and sounds like he’s good at what he does.
Some days (or nights) a banker in a 2014 classy car (divorced, no home life) gives him a ride-—because the banker respects the worker’s dedication.
So, he’s a working taxpayer, not taking anything from the gov. He enjoys the walk (most days).
Some of you seem to have a problem with his work ethic, and his wages. What matters is that he is NOT lazy, not collecting gov checks, and is self-dependent. I’m sorta thinking maybe some of you criticizers have been spending too much time in your LazyBoys, just looking for something to bitch about.