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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F0X0NTHERUN · 26-30, 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.