Why Did I Think A Part Time Job At McDonald's Would Work?

Dayton, Ohio
July 30, 2016 3:26am CST
I have not given up on writing, I just needed some quick cash. Sure Hubpages still sends me a check each month , but I need to pay of this used car I bough a few months ago. I took a part time night shift job at McDonalds to make extra cash. I'm sure there are good McDonald's out there, but this wasn't one of them. I have never seen a more toxic environment in my life. My job felt like mental abuse, but surprisingly not from the customers. The customers we're the highlight of my night. Even when problems arose, the customers we're great! It was the people inside the building who demanded the moon and the sun. Then throw massive fits when you can't deliver! I blame poor management, and have no choice but to cut the cord. I refuse to work for a place that is filled with such disrespect. I demand that my civil rights as a human being, and an American, be respected. If McD,'s can't do that then not only will I never work for them again, I will never eat there again either.
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@skysnap (20154)
30 Jul 16
I think sometimes we have to do such part time jobs so that mind also gets away from regular stuff. it's tiring at mcdonalds and sometimes better than nothing.
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• Dayton, Ohio
30 Jul 16
I'd rather have nothing than stand for abuse. My country needs to be held accountable for workers rights, as do many other countries.
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@skysnap (20154)
30 Jul 16
@BethieAnnie you are right. but you know i have done such odd jobs and seen bad people in life. i have lost my will to stand against them.
• Philippines
30 Jul 16
By all means, if you are disrespected, it's not good to be part of such an organization. However, there are things that workers can remember as long as they are part of any organization.I believe there are other wonderful and better workplace you can find in your area. I am happy for you receiving income from hubpages. That would help you a lot in the coming months as you pay your new car..
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• Dayton, Ohio
30 Jul 16
Thanks, I agree. I need to focus on better opportunities!!
@jstory07 (134388)
• Roseburg, Oregon
31 Jul 16
The abuse at some fast food places is really bad. They figure you need the money so it is ok to abuse the workers.
@mom210 (9036)
• United States
9 Sep 16
I call it big fish small pond syndrome. They are important there and nowhere else. must stink to live that life
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
15 Aug 16
most of the time its the people in management or the employees around you that make it a terrible work environment. its hardly ever the business itself. ive worked in a place where the people were terrible, all i did was my job and not have any conversations or interaction with fellow employees unless it was work related. whenever s**t hit the fan, i couldnt be blamed or scapegoated because i didnt associate with them and was continually working.
@OKennedy (1130)
• United States
31 Jul 16
Having to work in a hostile work environment makes for a long day. I would probably feel the same way there are plenty of other fast food places that you could work at and be happier.
@Vivenda (583)
• Portsmouth, England
30 Jul 16
I know a lady working in mental health who swears that its not her patients that are the problem - it's her colleagues!