Is it really that bad?

So I'm thinking about applying for a job at fast food places. I've worked in a grocery store as a cashier for 1 year and I've dealt with all kinds of customers before...I wasn't living the dream but it was tolerable. Is fast food really worse? I'm pretty sure I'd be just fine. I don't see why employees tell me otherwise. They act like they're in a prison or something. I'm sure its not awesome to work at Burger King but I need a job and quite frankly I don't let customers get to me that badly. It seems most of these workers are younger so I kind of figured they would put up S.O.S. signs and complain often. I was the same way when I got my first s***ty job as a cashier. But I'm thinking of applying anyways even if its just part-time. What do you guys think?

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CuTiePi · F

better than having no job...you can work there till you find something else who knows you might like it. If you have worked as a cashier before could you not go in that direction? Really is up to you. Sit in burger king and watch whats going on and see if you think you would like it. Remember its not always the job that's bad it could be the people you work with.

Christian · 26-30, M

Thanks for the advice. I was thinking the same thing. I always walk into my nearby ones and they laugh at me when I ask if they're hiring. One dude even said; "horrible idea, you're gonna want to shoot yourself"

CuTiePi · F

@Christian: Try Pizza Hut also if you want to work with fast food.

F0X0NTHERUN · 31-35, F

The restaurant and food industry is great for young persons who are seeking employment! Workplaces like McDonald's and Wendy's offer scholarships, awards, certifications, opportunity for advancement, and look great on a resume with good-standing and long-term employment.

The worst part about the fast-food environment is the employee-base. Your co-workers will be a mixture of teenagers who are often dramatic and insincere, and middle-aged people who are not happy in their position and will blame the youth employees for almost anything.

The position itself isn't horrible.

Ynotisay · M

I think you should absolutely apply. Working, at anything, doesn't only provide money but it provides experience that will help you down the road. Hell, I know a woman who started as a fast food cashier and now she's pulling in close to 6 figures in management.
Doesn't need to be a career and I'd definitely suggest pursuing an education at the same time. My vote is go for it.

SW-User

Apply, get hired, gain experience and finish school. Working fast food or retail will definitely teach you that it's not something you want to do for the rest of your life. That should motivate you to finish school and reach higher. Good luck!

Christian · 26-30, M

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your replies. I think I'll be okay. Haha...I'm probably gonna get picked on again for my positive vibes around there. Turns out i actually had lots of haters in my last job because I was always trying to stay positive. I wonder why that irritated my coworkers...

Ynotisay · M

You'll see that throughout life. Some people try to to pick you up and others try to pull you down. Your call who to believe but the choice is pretty clear to me. Good luck.

Christian · 26-30, M

I'm also going to school part-time. But I'm going full time next semester.

TheCoolestCat · 31-35, M

well it is the shitest job ever

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