He's got the answer to his question... can we close this thread now?
Betpump5 and Deskpilot have summed up in a very polite way what I and others delivered with a less subtle sledge hammer to the face.

If he doesn't listen its his life.... his waiting experience will stand him in good stead when it comes to applying to McDonalds.... at least this gives him a something to fall back on.... (joke sorry I couldn't resist :})