Comments on: Forget Joe the plumber, it’s all about Jose the lawnmower man!

By: Spam Check

Spam Check — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:01:31 +0000

Either of the two, you will learn something based from their actions. The in-capabilities of other is the advantage of another.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:41:14 +0000

That is how the saying goes, but just take a look to see how many people actually follow through with that type of mindset.

By: Textbook Rental

Textbook Rental — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:20:34 +0000

Jose, but mainly because I do what I love and that is what matters when it comes to 70 hour work weeks. If you do what you love you never work a day in your life.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:59:53 +0000

I generalized it on purpose in efforts to no offend anyone.

By: marcus@how to make money online

marcus@how to make money online — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:52:32 +0000

You make some good points but this is a generalization that some may find offensive. But since I am not politically correct,,,I totally agree.

By: Online College

Online College — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:56:37 +0000

I think they are some of the hardest workers as well. My friend picks them up for day labor all the time and says that some of them are way better then any American. They get the job done fast better and with out injury. Powerhouses my friend calls them. (he also tips them on the side because day labor doesn’t pay them enough.) I also think part of the reason they get exploited is because they can’t speak full English therefor are unable to negotiate better working wages. That is just an assumption though.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:13:48 +0000

They carry a certain trait that usually comes from culture.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:08:59 +0000

Right, he doesn’t have it easy at all. Life is a lot more challenging. He ends up working double what you do for half the pay.

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:08:49 +0000

You dare talk to Neil about flawed logic and then you say BS like “When things go wrong in Jose’s life he starts pushing dope and eventually gets deported.” that makes absolutely no sense. The ones that turn to drugs are usually the young ones, so yes I do agree that his 2 kids might be locked up. But the adult immigrants usually have values.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:04:57 +0000

Actually, as an immigrant myself I do try to pay taxes. Just because I don’t have a SS number and don’t share the same freedoms as Americans doesn’t mean I can’t contribute to this wonderful country that I happen to live in. Point 5 is not really true =/

By: used tires

used tires — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:58:57 +0000

Hey, I give Jose the lawnmower a lot of credit. He is living in a country that is still foreign, and most likely he left behind many relatives and loved ones in his old country. You are absolutely right, Jose does have a harder work ethic. Many immigrants come to the states prepared to work their buts off. I also think that the children of immigrants appreciate things more than other children. Oh, and I loled at the taxes bit â€¦
till then,
Jean

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Why not learn from both.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:05:25 +0000

A bit of both. Take a page out of both of their books.

By: The Work At Home Blog

The Work At Home Blog — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:14:39 +0000

I would lean more on Jose. This sounds like a hardworking guy who doesn’t complain. This makes up a huge debate on what’s the truth in life! You gotta keep moving on regardless of the things not going your way. I am a fan of this post. Total excellent post Neil.

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By: cash loans uk

cash loans uk — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:20:47 +0000

I am not sure.. I got your point Neil.. So what should one be like? Jose? Why? I feel Joe is better off in most cases except the whining part may be..

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 17 May 2009 01:07:33 +0000

They are. I hate them, but I do understand why we have to pay them.

By: Online Colleges

Online Colleges — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:44:41 +0000

Taxes are a necessary evil. We need them to supply many things such as medical care, education, roads, water, and the list goes on. People don’t pay taxes things don’t get fixed.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:25:04 +0000

Yep, I personally don’t work as hard as most immigrants.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:24:16 +0000

Times will change and people will start accepting them.

By: Rap Music

Rap Music — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:55:21 +0000

Sadly, they do put most of us to shame, and rather than admiring their hard work, so many people choose to insult and attack them when they are coming here to create their own opportunity. Isn’t that what the United States is supposed to be about?

By: Martin Fister

Martin Fister — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:36:26 +0000

I just stumbled upon this story, it’s a great one! So many people are racist against these immigrant workers but their work ethic and enthusiasm puts most of us to shame!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:20:49 +0000

I have seen Jose’s teach their kids some smart things and watched them become successful.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:20:10 +0000

It is the way the world is. In a few more years I think things will get better.

By: Rap Music

Rap Music — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:48:14 +0000

Perhaps Jose won’t be the millionaire, but I think you’re wrong about Jose’s children. If anything, Jose has instilled values in his children, and many of them will be first generation college graduates, carrying on his legacy!

By: Rap Music

Rap Music — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:44:47 +0000

It’s unfortunate that so many people do have stereotypes against the Hispanic community, particularly against Mexicans.

Now if Joe the Plumber took time out to learn to speak Spanish, he might just better himself and gain even more customers. I learned to speak Spanish while in college, and it has been beneficial to me ever since.

Neil, great post. I have thousands of “Jose” customers, many of whom are the most appreciative, understanding, and least whiney of those that I do business with. The funny thing about the whole taxation thing is that there are those that are here paying taxes and will never reap there benefits.

I do think that Joe the Plumber could learn a lot from Jose… if he chooses to listen.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:29:21 +0000

None-the-less there is something you can learn from both Joe and Jose.

By: Kris Tian

Kris Tian — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:41:48 +0000

I don’t know……………….

Joe isn’t the one who’s going to get Deported, or have to pay years worth of back-taxes.

Still the story makes sense, hard worker who doesn’t give up vs. average joe.

â–ˆ Kris Tian â–ˆ