Hey, if more people were enthusiastic about their jobs like that, the world would suck less for everyone.

I think its cool that he is dedicated to his job and it seems that he really enjoys what he does.

We should all be so lucky!

I think the question on everyone's minds is... is he single?

What a great story. It's never a bad thing to take pride in your work and to have fun doing it, no matter what kind of job it is. In fact, if you don't like your job, find another one, and certainly don't take it out on your patrons.

Blake FTW!

20 bucks this guy becomes the next internet sensation. for some reason.

Dammit, now I want a pile of those delicious JITB tacos, minus the lettuce.

Blake ftw!

Every chain store (fast food/grocery/retail) I worked at through high school and college always has at least one long-term super-dedicated worker like this guy. Some of burned out and bitter, but most still make an effort at the daily grind.

A good illustration of the saying, "There are no small jobs-- only small people." I have the greatest respect for the janitor who tries to be the best damn janitor around. Good work, Blake!

The guy bought a "SeaFry" for $1.79. What is that? And should part of the story be that someone actually buys "SeaFries" from Jack in the Box?

I was pretty drunk one time going through a jack in the box drive through (I wasn't driving). I ordered something that they didn't have and they didn't realize they didn't have until we got to the pickup window to pay and get our food. They simply removed it from our order without charging us for it and told us when we got up there. I was in a typical mood, remember I was drunk, and talked the manager into giving us something of equal cost for free as a way of making up for the inconvenience. In hindsight the manager probably knew I was really drunk and felt it was better to give me a free $1 item than to listen to my drunken rambling. Either way the free burger was great.

I remembered his name and asked about him the next time I was at that Jack in the box location a few months later. I found out he had been let go, it was a sad day.

Even though this really isn't relevant, it's still a cool story.

@unobservant:
Judging by his insane schedule, I'd guess not :P Working 8 hours/day, 7 days a week, in the evenings? I would die after a few weeks on that schedule.

@Chumas: JITB? I think you mean JBX

2PM to 6AM ??? ......that's like a 16 hour shift. He must make a lot of money working those kind of hours at Jack in the Box. Blake works 72 hours a week, that's 2 full time jobs. I on salary and only work 40 hours most of the time and I can't imagine what it feels like to work double the hours I'm working now?

Good for him.

Has no one noticed that he's working a 72 hour work week? I feel bad for the guy....

I must say I admire his dedication to the company and his occupation, even though the opportunities for advancement are kinda limited in his field.

But as long as it's what makes him happy.

Maybe Blake works 72 hours a week because he makes far less than people with typical office jobs...so maybe he breaks even by working 72 hours a week?

You've got to appreciate him bustin' butt, working seven days a week and pulling two double shifts weekly.

@pb5000: Hopefully he wasn't let go when his manager found out he was giving away food to drunk people.

@gmss0205: Seasoned Fries, aka Curly Fries.

Ah, yes, there's something similar to that at Wendy's at UT Austin. His name is Junior. More info: [www.thewendysguy.com]

@exploded: It's obvious he's SERIOUS about moving up. He's probably at the point that he knows EVERY aspect about operating a location. If he's roving between stores, he may be nearing or at the level of regional manager.

@dresden: Absolutely. Who cares what kind of job it is. He's doing it and he means it. I just wish i had half of that passion for my job. Who's willing to bet that Blake goes home happy every day? I have a decent job, but i go home feeling sorry for myself every day.

Also, dude works 7 days a week. That's some no bullshit dedication.

@Skunky: And just look how well that worked out for Michael Scott.

@Boulderite: I know that guy! Or rather, he gave me food once. He's insane, but cool! Disconcerting at 11PM too.

umm, does the "Ask what you can sub for fries on a combo? (for an extra charge)" line and the fact that he hands out a business-card type thing to customers who "follow him around" make anyone else think he's making a bit on the side selling something other than burgers? I think something like this happened at KFC a few years ago, if you asked for "Extra Biscuits" or the like, until a family who wanted more biscuits ended up with some weed in their order

@David Schripsema: He works a double shift on Monday and Saturday, so he actually works 9 8-hour shifts in a week

@exploded: I suspect it's his decision to do that. And he looks damn happy in that picture!

@Acolyte: It's not that limited! Maybe some day he can own his own franchise :)

@pecan 3.14159265: If he's been with the company long enough, he might be making okay money (for fast food). I mean, the In 'n Outs here start at something insane like $10/hr, even.

I bet he has roommates, anyway.

Well maybe he's nice but he sure does look like a mass murderer to me..

Two thumbs up to Blake. You go on with your bad self, purveyor of fast food glee!

@nakedscience: He could have a few roomies and be saving money up to start his own franchise. Or he could be dead broke, I don't know what they pay at jack.

The old JITB tattoo on the forearm - can't wait to see that one at 60 years old.

You know what, this guy will keep busting his hump and end up either running a region or owning a lot of stores.

Possibly corporate level and when he can slow down to have a family his kids will only know dad pulls a mill+ a year and they love life.

I work at a car dealer where the now GM and former GM (who went to a brand new Mercedes store to GM) both started as friggin lot porters. 40 years later and they pull 6 figures up from minimum wage.

@Skunky: If someone has been at a company with such high turnover, like a fast food chain has, there has to be a reason why he hasn't up.

Maybe he has just finished school and is just going full time. Still, there is more to the story as to why he's working 72 hours. Maybe it's his decision, but that's still not any way to live.

Good for you, Blake. All it takes to succeed in business is humor and dedication which this guy seems to have in spades.

Plus a striking resemblance to Bill Haverchuck from "Freaks and Geeks."

72 hour weeks full of overnight shifts? Insane. If I know my generic corporate policy right, he's not even getting overtime for the work in Sanger. Rock on, Blake. I guess.

Deadspin has a "nightmare fuel" tag. That may have been appropriate here.

I guarantee that guy drinks like there's no tomorrow when he goes home.

@exploded:
I don't feel bad, he's probablly pulling more than me in my office job

@pecan 3.14159265: Well you never know, he may just be one of those people who's lives revolve around their job. His just happens to be working at JITB. When I bartended I was working far more than 40 hours a week, I did it because I enjoyed it. And the money wasn't bad either. :)

@unobservant: Jack is the only woman for him.

@CFinWV: Errr "whose" not "who's"... sorry.

David Spade in Reality Bites comes to mind.

@exploded: It's not any way for YOU to live, nor me, but not everyone is the same. Some people LIKE working a lot. Are they insane? Yes. But they exist.

@Papercutninja: My sentiments exactly. My job is one glorified on TV as "prestigious" but i could care less, I don't like it. He seems to love his. I'm envious. Also, he doesn't just work 7 days a week, he works double shifts on mondays and saturdays!

@Lo-Pan: I dunno what they pay, but after 8 years, even if you started at min. wage, as long as you are getting regular raises, you wouldn't being TOO bad. For fast food.

@Papercutninja: @dresden: I suppose so... and I suppose not.

I LOVE my job so much, it's amazing... but unfortunately I tell people things that they don't want to hear and get yelled at lots and just not to nice stuff said, rude attitudes, etc.

I think people in general need to be nicer and stop assuming that yelling at me is going to make me do something for you that I'm not allowed... that's totally not worth my job.