Employees working on Thanksgiving

MOBILE, Ala. - Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but not everyone gets the day off.

There are people working all over the area and Rashaun McQueen is one of them. He works as a valet at the Battle House Hotel.

"I really didn't want to come in, but I had to come to work," said McQueen.

McQueen said he is extremely thankful for his job.

"It's pretty hard right now in times of the economy. I'm thankful to have a job and somewhere to work," McQueen added.

McQueen said coming in on a holiday really isn't all that bad. He said people are being very friendly and giving nice tips.