I got to use my Spanish to help my Hispanic coworkers talk to my manager
What I wish was different
I wish I could spend more time just talking in Spanish; it’s a lot of fun!
Advice
Open your mind and be optimistic
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Cashier
November 2017 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
I love the flexibility with my school schedule and the great customers.
What I wish was different
I would love to see more enthusiasm towards guests. Create more of a “personal bond” I would like to see employees like myself to ask, “How’s your day going?” It really makes a difference in the attitude customers give you and may even make their day better.
Advice
Just make sure to keep up and you will do great!
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Team member
June - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Working the register was easy and customers were understanding if I was slow
What I wish was different
My managers not being so rude
Advice
Be prepared for anything to happen.
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Crew Trainer
November 2015 - August 2018 • Spring Lake, NC
What I liked
Flexible hours to work around classes.
What I wish was different
I wish pay was much higher.
Advice
Even though it seems like this job doesn't have much to offer try your best to squeeze what you can out of it or you'll just be wasting your time.
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Crew Trainer
May 2015 - August 2018 • Rathdrum, ID
What I liked
The people I worked with, and my hours.
What I wish was different
They wouldn't promote me or give me a proper raise, even though I had the experience and drive, because I became only summer available.
Advice
Be patient with customers and ask your managers questions.
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Crew Trainer
April 2016 - August 2018 • Henrietta, NY
What I liked
Great people to work with.
What I wish was different
Taking more time for myself and not worrying about work.
Advice
Work hard, but be able to take time for yourself.
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Crew member
May 2017 • Ontario, CA
What I liked
I enjoyed the people I worked with and the customers I would come across from time to time. I learn a lot during my interactions with the many people I came across.
What I wish was different
I wish we had better working conditions. The job was very demanding especially since we were always deficient on something (i.e. ice cream machine was always broken, A/C would break down over the summer).
Advice
McDonald’s is enjoyable as a starter job! I learned so much for it being my first job. I definitely learned a lot about customer service and understood the workings of a fast-food restaurant, I definitely have a lot more respect for people who work in the food industry.
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Host
May 2018 • Pierre, SD
What I liked
I loved my coworkers, a better group you will not find. Willing and able to help with college tuition.
What I wish was different
Wish summer was not as hot as it is.
Advice
Never be late or absent from your job.
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Cashier
November 2017 • Cazenovia, NY
What I liked
Connection with people and earning my money
What I wish was different
The multiple long shifts in a row
Advice
You need lots of patience for customer service
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Cashier
August 2017 • Ayden, NC
What I liked
Coworkers, flexible hours
What I wish was different
Pay was not the best, company was always worried about people getting too many hours
Advice
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Assistant Manager
March 2014 • Black River Falls, WI
What I liked
I liked learning how to guide others on their career paths and being in charge of the hiring and interviewing processes.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
Make sure you have time management and dedication.
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Crew member
May 2017 - September 2018 • Clearview, WA
What I liked
Some coworkers
What I wish was different
Better upper management and stricter penalties. “Slight” cases of nepotism
Advice
Good to start with but never stick with
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Mcdonald's Crew Member
May 2017 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
Work hours, flexible schedule and benefits
What I wish was different
Advice
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Crew Member
February 2017 - August 2018 • Edinburg, TX
What I liked
The work was near school. Was able to work among others that were my age and going to the same university.
What I wish was different
I wish could have been hired as part of the tech department.
Advice
It is a very fast paced work place. A lot to deal with customer service even if you are working in the back flipping burgers. You must lean to share a smile even with the coworkers to help yourself and others to get through your hours.
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crew
May - August 2018 • Pueblo, CO
What I liked
co-workers
What I wish was different
the managers actually cared
Advice
get actual work shoes
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Crew
June 2017 • Waterville, OH
What I liked
I really enjoyed all of the employees I worked with!
What I wish was different
I wish the store that I worked at was a lot more organzied.
Advice
My advice would be to actually work in food service so you are able to see how everything runs at that level. It will give you a new appreciation of the workers at fast food restaurants.
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Crew
May 2018 • Chico, CA
What I liked
Working as a team and getting to know my co workers
What I wish was different
The training
Advice
Watch others to learn and communication is always key
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Crew Member
June - August 2018 • Naperville, IL
What I liked
I really enjoyed the people I had the opportunity to work with.
What I wish was different
Working at McDonald's was the first time I came across rude customers in my career. It was difficult to deal with, but it was an eye-opening learning opportunity for me.
Advice
When you're dealing with customers, be the nicest person in the world, no matter how they treat you in return. You just might make their day.
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cashier
June - August 2018 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
nothing
What I wish was different
i wish fast food employers didn’t pressure enploeyees so much if the salary and overall environment is so bad.
Advice
good to learn patience, never work in fast food again, how to work w other people different than you
