Crepes & Waffles and Single Mothers

Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:01:

One bite out of a waffle will do more than 5 pages of PBH threads.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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caslug says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:01:

yep, i did that.. on friday night.. took my single mom amiga to crepes/waffle told her the history and how they employ single mom to help, also gave a nice tip.. While i dont like the food greatly, i do take friends there every now and then.

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Albatross says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:26:

Somebody call the CCLU. I hope not 'cause that would be discrimination on the basis of sex as well as marital and maternal status... (please don't say they're dark too)

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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thur says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:46:

True. The head of the company is a woman and contracts only women. In a recent article C&W was decorated in the human resources category. 'La Republica' states: ".. En el entorno empresarial pyme colombiano existen muchos ejemplos no difundidos de empresas como Crepes & Wafles que son conscientes de su aporte y responsabilidad con la sociedad, teniendo como política la contratación de mujeres cabezas de familia como parte de su personal .." Also on their website: http://www.crepesywaffles.com/html/corporativa/recurso_humano.php4 (one long URL!) Mmm, would like one... RIGHT NOW! (a crepe for the record).

- www.pbase.com/thur

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elmodefoque says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:49:

When I ‘m dragged over there to eat, is not my kind of food, I usually leave a very nice tip and my phone number in case they wanna get knocked up again, only difference I take care of all my kids.

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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Rubiazo says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:53:

I think they need to have a chicharron waffle, then elmo would like it there!

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elmodefoque says on Dec 12, 2005, 09:55:

there should be a place where they only hire poor indian modefoques, the only jobs they get is removing leaves from coca plants, selling chicklets and tinto.

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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elmodefoque says on Dec 12, 2005, 10:02:

i went to the waffle vaina in cartagena and barranquilla but only had the ice cream. Now if they had a waffle filled with chicharron, like rubiazo says, or maybe a butifarra filled waffle served by young big ass fine mamasitas , then they gonna see my black ass there all the time.

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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calipro says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:00:

I'm learning a lot today. Now that I think about it I have never seen a guy working at crepes and waffles.

I don't think you could discriminate like that in your hiring practices here in the states but it probably flys in Colombia. I was surprised when I was reading the employment classifieds in the El Pais on day and saw an ad were they wanted a young attractive secretary. It would be illegal to place an ad like that in the states.

Anyway thanks for the tip. I'll leave an extra tip the next time I eat at Crepes and Waffles and remember not to ask the waitress out.

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:08:

Yes Its a very good program, for they not only hire "madres cabeza de familia" but they have helped them to be able to buy their own houses and with education programs for their children.

Remeber that " madres cabezas de famila" doesn't only mean single mothers, many were married and lost their husbands or partners to violence or displacement. The percentage of "Madres Cabezas de Familia" is overwhelming, many of them finding themselves with lots of children, no husband and no skills, because before the husband was the sole provider of income. AS you gringos know, average colombian women wants a husband que la mantenga, why do you think you find wives so easily...so the figure of a "Madre Cabeza de Familia" is a cultural shock and transformation of the past 15 years; and the change has been accelarated by the violence that has killed so many men.

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cali373 says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:10:

Crepes and Waffles? Never heard of it. Is that the real name on display? Is there one in Pereira or Cali?

Smile if you are a thinker!

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calipro says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:22:

cali373 There are two Crepes and Waffles in Cali that I know of. One is located at Chipichape in the food court in the corner next to El Corral And the other one is on Avenida Sexta A in Santa Monica about a block down from Paladar.

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webmanco says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:30:

Thanks for the info

RECURSO HUMANO

Una de las características más importantes que tiene Crepes & Waffles, es el hecho de que la mayoría de sus empleados son mujeres las cuales desempeñan cargos de servicio al cliente, producción y administración


Taken from their website

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Albatross says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:39:

Hooters I think that Hooters here in the States has a similar program, they only hire single women with big smiles.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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elmodefoque says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:40:

big smiles?

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:47:

Yes Lucia I used "single mothers" as an umbrella term to include widows, divorced women... basically any woman that is rearing children without any financial support from the father.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:49:

Please guys Let's try to stay on topic here, this thread is not about the US or US restaurant chains, it is about a Colombian chain and the single mothers it offers employment opportunities to.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:56:

I knew you knew Colombiche, I said for the guys who started talking about knocking them up and stuff...

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Albatross says on Dec 12, 2005, 11:58:

Excuse me, but I don't see a star by your name. Actually, I'm thinking about opening a Hooters franchise in Colombia. I would only employ single Colombianas thereby providing a social benefit as well as a friendly place to drink beer and watch football. (not futbol)

So you see, this has everything to do with Colombia and single Colombianas.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:02:

Hooters here would probably be a huge success... jejej

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elmodefoque says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:03:

hey al, i think your idea is outstanding, please inform me where and when this place is ready.

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:03:

pero solo american football, wouldn't work... tiene que ser Futbol tambien

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:06:

Lucia ..lo que pasa es que no encontraba la palabra precisa para traducir el termino "madre cabeza de familia".

Claro que leyendo las cosas que estan escribiendo algunas personitas arriba, parece que este tema ya esta cogiendo otro rumbo, cosa mas berraca tratar de escribir algo serio en este foro.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:08:

Excuse me, but I don't see a Excuse me, but I don't see a star by your name.

Careful what you wish for... ha ha ha. The idea has been played with.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Albatross says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:14:

Que ? How do you get "wish" out of "Excuse me, but I don't see a star by your name." ?

Anyway, if you were ever granted moderator status, this site would be rendered worthless and I would leave (yes, that's a promise).

P.S. I don't mean that I object to your posting, but the job of moderator is to officiate in an unbiased manner. Considering how opinionated (I'm being nice here) you are, I doubt very much that you would be a fair moderator.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:19:

Alright I don't know why you hate me so much Albatross. You spend too much energy trying to pester me. I already told you on another thread that I am not going to argue with you anymore. Let it go...

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Albatross says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:22:

Hate you ? I don't even know you...

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:25:

No you don't know me.. .. but I seem to have quite an impact on you ;)

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:28:

Does anybody know.... What kind of wages Crepes for Waffles pays their employees? Is it minimum wage? Do they have benefit for the employee and her dependents? Do they get yearly raises?

When you leave a tip, does it actually go to the waitress, or is there a tip pool?

Just curious.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:42:

Their salries are more than minimum wage and they are super good emplyees... at least that's what i've heard. The story of the restaurant is very cool. It was their thesis project in university and then she set it up in a garage. The place was a normal garage'resturant and they were not doing to good. When they were about to shut down an old lady came in and had a crepe. She told the owner her crepes sucked and that she had a good recipe and gave her the recipe.
The owner says that this recipe changed her life. For many years she never saw the woman but always remembered her. Some years ago she met her in an airport.And finally thanked her.

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:45:

From their web site: Crepes & Waffles cree en la responsabilidad que tienen las mujeres por hacer progresar sus hogares y considera fundamental en la preparación de alimentos el toque de afecto que la mujer pone en todo lo que hace. Las mujeres en su mayoría son madres cabeza de familia que ven en la organización su segundo hogar.

Crepes & Waffles no discrimina a la hora de contratar su personal, especialmente si se trata de mujeres que deben responder al mejoramiento del bienestar de sus familias.

Igualmente importante es el aporte de una minoría de hombres vinculados a Crepes & Waffles que con su trabajo diario en áreas de logística, seguridad, producción, servicio al cliente y administración, contribuyen con responsabilidad al desarrollo de la organización.

En Crepes & Waffles constantemente se desarrollan planes de adquisición de vivienda para los empleados y a su vez la empresa trabaja permanentemente en el mejoramiento del bienestar de sus colaboradores a través de programas de salud, planificación familiar, orientación socio-familiar, recreación, educación, capacitación y entrenamiento, lo cual nos permite contribuir con el crecimiento personal y profesional de la gente.

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:51:

y mas "...y siempre ha sido su prioridad, contratar a mujeres cabeza de familia, en oposición a la cultura empresarial reinante que discrimina a las mujeres en embarazo por la legislación vigente sobre horarios laborales para esos casos." Bogowiki.com

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Lucia Rojas says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:54:

Como pa no seguir dando lora Check this interview with the owners done in Portafolio:

http://www.portafolio.com.co/port_secc_online/porta_gere_online/2005-12-09/ARTICULO-WEB-NOTA_INTERIOR_PORTA-2646633.html

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Mr. Hollywood says on Dec 12, 2005, 12:54:

For Elmo Have you tried "Frenos & Mofles"? I hear they hire only poor short indios like you. Of course, you have to eat a plate full of nuts and bolts every day.

I love Crepes & Waffles for this policy and because I actually like their food. Of course it wouldn't fly in the USA because there's laws against hiring discrimination, period, but I'm glad to see it in Colombia where there's a lot of discrimination in the workplace against women. As Isaac Newton once said, "Every action has an equal and opposition reaction..."

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calipro says on Dec 12, 2005, 15:39:

And here I thought Elmo was... And here I thought Elmo was a big, tall, scary Modefoque. hehehe!!

You know the kind of indio you shy away from not because he is bigger than you but because you can see the hate in his eyes and the fact that he has nothing to lose. hehehe!!

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 16:31:

P.S. I don't mean that I obje P.S. I don't mean that I object to your posting, but the job of moderator is to officiate in an unbiased manner. Considering how opinionated (I'm being nice here) you are, I doubt very much that you would be a fair moderator.

Opinionated and biased are two totally different things. You are making assumptions. I am entitled to my opinions and I feel that everybody else is entitled to theirs as well. I moderate another colombian forum frequented by many PBH'ers and, never banned any comments, not even those aimed at getting under my skin.

What you have is a personal dislike for me, a need to make silly and offensive remarks everytime I write something, it is like you can't find a way to get noticed without being nasty.

Just let it go Albatross, this isn't productive for you or me, man...

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Dec 12, 2005, 16:36:

Tatyana Gracias por la informacion que me enviaste. Si no escribes Ingles, en este foro tambien puedes escribir tus comentarios en Español, muchas personas aqui tambien leen el idioma.

C.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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litost says on Dec 12, 2005, 16:55:

Reading this is torture to me... just thinking that in order to have a Crepe here in Paris half as good as those in C&W I would have to pay... let's see... about 5 times as much... aaarrghhh... my student budget don't allow it. Not to mention the Waffle Especial, with chocolate, nutella, mora and fresa...

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carter says on Dec 12, 2005, 17:18:

tips included in bill I wouldn´t always trust tips that are included on the bill. I have a number of friends that tell me where they work the staff do not get the included tip. For example Carnes y Carnes (or whatever its called) in Chia. A tip of around 10% is included on the bill but doesn´t go to your waitress who is earning minimum wage. Its goes to the restaurant. the thing that suxs about this is that most people think they don´t need to tip because they are already paying one.

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utopiacowboy says on Dec 12, 2005, 22:08:

De acuerdo, Colombiche, sobre Tatyana.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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elmodefoque says on Dec 13, 2005, 07:35:

Hey! who’s saying I’m a short injun modefoque? I might be ugly, old, one nut hanging much lower than the other and not too bright but, short I aint! At 6 feet tall I tower over most cachacos in Bogotá and Medellin.

any colombianita willing to date me, IS UP TO NO GOOD

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