Prioleau Alexander walked away from a lucrative career as an advertising executive to get a life. He took jobs as a pizza deliveryman, ice cream scooper, construction worker, ER technician, fast food jockey, and even a cowboy on a Montana dude ranch. In *You Want Fries With That? A White-Collar Burnout Experiences Life at Minimum Wage*, Alexander explores life at minimum wage and proves unequivocally that the grass is not always greener on the other side. (Photo: [Keith McDuffee/Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/gudlyf/3862654181 ""))
Prioleau Alexander attended College at Auburn University. He served as a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division and 1st Armored Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Alexander is the author of *You Want Fries with That? A White-Collar Burnout Experiences Life at Minimum Wage*.