kalopani:  I do not own gas station nor sympathize with any one of them.  I am sure the owner of the gas station where you worked was paying you well when the store was making $6000 to $8000/month.  You did not state how much they paid you there, so i am assuminmg you were paid well.  Unfortunately, not all stores do that well.  I know at least 5 stores owned by Nepalese (gas station, 2 sub way sandwich, Quizno, and Blimpi) which had to be shut down due to losses they incurred.  They were in cities like Chicago, LA, and Dallas. Why do you think there are always small businesses like Gas station, sub way sandwich, or Quizno on sale?  Google for business for sale, you will find plenty.  Most of them are losing business.  Yes, there are some businesses doing excellent, and i think if you work for them, they will pay you well!  Students getting too low wages should be able to tell what kind of sale the store generating.