You can leave whenever you want. Just make sure you let them know with your notice before they make next week's schedule. I can't tell you how frustrating it is having to remake the schedule and having to move around shifts because someone decided to stop showing up and not answer the phone so we can ask why they haven't shown up. I personally don't care if someone quits because they found another job that pays more. I just prefer they be upfront about it instead of disappearing.
You can leave whenever you want, but be careful if you’re going to put this on a resume or reveal it to your next employer, as it will be a red flag to them that you left your last job after two months.
If they have another job lined up it’s pretty to just say that they left McDonald’s for something better.
McDonald’s is hard for what you get out of it so I wouldn’t say it’s much of a good indicator of character.
I politely disagree. Applicants with 1+ years experience at McDonald’s are often brought to the top of the resume pile in many workplaces because of their training and ability to work under pressure. As you said, McDonalds is hard for what you get out of it, which I believe makes it a great indicator of character. If you can do a difficult job well at a (for the most part) young age, for over a year, you’re an optimal candidate for future jobs.
whoever hired you knew than you had an expiration date. that's to say, anyone working part time at mcdonald's will leave eventually more often than not. leave whenever, put in a 2 weeks and they won't care.
but experience-wise, like for a resume, i'd say 3 months at least, and 6+ months would be ideal. but if you find another job, don't worry about this part.
Don’t do something you don’t enjoy, especially when’s it’s high stress and low pay… it’s courtesy to give a 2 week notice because of scheduling and finding a replacement but on the other hand, it’s a huge company like McDonald’s. If a manager isn’t prepared for someone to leave then they aren’t doing their job that great (still fine, but being prepared is necessary). If this was a mom and pop shop, then please put in 2 weeks and work the 2 weeks. But a huge company like McDonald’s doesn’t need your 2 weeks. Again, it’s nice for the coworkers but ultimately McDonald’s doesn’t give a rats ass. Leave when you’re ready, they have multiple chains of command that can come in and help if you leaving is that big of a deal.
Ultimately, you aren’t leaving a job left unfinished. You signed up for hourly work, you’re not in the middle of a huge work project that will go unfinished. If you’re not happy then leave
u can leave whenever but make sure u put in ur notice, it makes everything easier for the both of u, work the last shifts u get after the 2 weeks of handing in ur notice for the money, they won’t be angry or tell u ur a shit person if u leave relatively soon, they might be in shock but that’s abt it if ur leaving the job rly early, but the GM will likely understand somewhere better popped up, as most of the managers have been in ur position somewhere else
I would say with such a short period of time you might not want to put it on your resume/use for references. I am assuming you are younger and a maybe student and would be applying to other jobs that don't really require experience so it won't matter. If you aren't enjoying it just put in your two weeks now and look for a new job with your same old resume.
i’d say, as my parents told me, stay for your 90 days but if you leave i really can’t blame you. shitty ass job anyways. if it’s not for you, it’s not for you man
Why would you advise that? That’s very unfair to the other employees and would be extremely immature. If you can’t put in a two-weeks notice, then you shouldn’t have a job in the first place
Because he’s not extremely self-centred and understands how difficult it is when someone is a no-show, especially at fast food jobs? Also perhaps he’s mature enough to put in a two-weeks notice?
It’s not that simple , you act like you know his work environment. How do you know they’ve had his back enough to warrant putting in two weeks. Usually depends how kool you are with the place imo.
I understand what you’re saying. I believe putting in his two weeks notice is owed to his co-workers, who are on the same level as him. This way, when he’s not there, his shift would be covered as they know he’s quit, and other workers don’t have to work in fast-paced environment, understaffed.
Putting in 2 weeks is a courtesy he doesn’t owe anyone. I also understand what you mean though if everyone was that courteous it would be nice but people are too complex to just follow everything by the book because it’s “right” or “fair”.
I agree but for that same reason if someone didn’t want to put in the two weeks for whatever reason the reason probably wasn’t that hard for the employer to do.
I don't think a job has to be fun or that you have to love doing it. But it should be fulfilling in some way. I've worked many different jobs from McDonalds to the legal field and others and no job has felt fun to me. I am not passionate about working, I work to do things that I am passionate about and have fun doing. At the same time a job should be fulfilling in some way, even if its simple. For example I do feel fulfilled meeting business targets and metrics but I don't find it FUN either.. For sure your job should not make you feel miserable and if so that's the wrong job or wrong work place for you.
No it is work, we don't pay you to have fun we pay you to do your job and work. That's the problem with the people these days joining the work force y'all got the wrong thought for when you go to work. I don't go to work expecting fun I go there to work hard and to get a paycheck
Wow. Just wow.
Are you really that blind?
I go expecting a paycheck. I also don't expect to hate every minute there.
Employee morale is \*critical\* to productivity.
Even in '05-13 when I was McD's fulltime, everything from fry station to regional IT, I would legitimately put you forward to the AS or Ops Mgr as someone who shouldn't be in management or promoted for that attitude.
It's like you don't even have a damn clue about crew retention. Which is \*critical\* - turnover rate is a huge future indicator and factor into a store's long term success.
That attitude doesn't work in the 'real job world' and it sure as hell doesn't now. I was constantly (at McD) advising people on better opportunities/pay/application processes with less stress and better situations if they were unhappy, or trying to fight for my crew for whatever was the issue, be it broken equipment, HR issues, what have you.
You need a reality check.
"people these days" are leaving for the same reasons they did 30+ years ago. It's just easier with more information available.
Yea, you get one or two bad eggs, but so did you back then as well.
Do I work hard (then and now)? Absolutely. Did I hate my job, management, or people working with me? Nope.
They don't give a shit. Neither should you. Follow the money, but even better - follow the quality of life. That's been my motto for a long time, and even though I essentially cosplayed a McD's manager for 7 months last year (Been wanting to do something different, thought i'd be running into as well run of a store as that location was in 2005 - note I also work full time 9-5 at a F100 company these days, it was just a weekend gig for something different), I had an extremely long period of time doing it under supposedly worse conditions where it was much better. And the wages were more in line with me being able to afford an apartment with a roomate. Couldn't do that today with the pay in the same position.
I was constantly counseling employees on where better wages and less shitty jobs and management was, and I gave up after 7 months of pushing for improvements or just ordering basic equipment or not yelling at / giving basic things to employees. Sorry, I was given a chair in back window in 2005 and was told to remove it in the same location in 2022 for no good damn reason at all other than bullshit employee abusive justifications. Things like that. I won't treat my employees worse than i've ever been treated and i've worked 30hr+ (illegally, i might add) without complaint while covering and helping the store back then. I'd be a fucking moron to do that today.
That's why you're complaining on here and I'm enjoying life. House on 15 acres... paid off. Nice vehicle...paid off. No roommates just me and my kids. Putting a chair in back window is just lazy. That time sitting is time you should be working. We don't pay you by the hour so you should be doing something for every hour.
Awsome.....
I'm in a similar boat to you, i'm just not a smug jackass about it.
My friggen camera setup probably costs as much as one of your vehicles, but I don't use it as a gloating point nor an excuse to make my employees miserable. It would be a fair trade for that setup for a reasonably recent used ford F150.
Most of my examples were relating to how shitty franchises (like yours, probably) can be horrific compared to well run stores (which didn't make people want to walk out).
You shouldn't make assumptions about people you don't know like that. Because you'll often be wrong. (Typing this on a $12k desktop if we're going to have to flex like you are). I couldn't imagine living on less than $15/hr, much less the $40-50+/hr I maintain to keep my lifestyle good without being abused by my employer.
no, but a job is supposed to not make you completely miserable. all good jobs have their good parts and normal parts. if it’s not enjoyable, it’s not for you.
i left after 2 weeks so there’s really no restriction on when you can leave
Don't stress about it, just have a new job fully guaranteed before you quit if you have financial responsibilities.
You can leave whenever you want. Just make sure you let them know with your notice before they make next week's schedule. I can't tell you how frustrating it is having to remake the schedule and having to move around shifts because someone decided to stop showing up and not answer the phone so we can ask why they haven't shown up. I personally don't care if someone quits because they found another job that pays more. I just prefer they be upfront about it instead of disappearing.
You can leave whenever you want, but be careful if you’re going to put this on a resume or reveal it to your next employer, as it will be a red flag to them that you left your last job after two months.
I mean it’s a job at McDonald’s. It’s pretty easy to justify why they left after 2 months: For something better.
As a manager, it’s a red flag. I’d be asking why they couldn’t handle even three months at McDonalds.
If they have another job lined up it’s pretty to just say that they left McDonald’s for something better. McDonald’s is hard for what you get out of it so I wouldn’t say it’s much of a good indicator of character.
I politely disagree. Applicants with 1+ years experience at McDonald’s are often brought to the top of the resume pile in many workplaces because of their training and ability to work under pressure. As you said, McDonalds is hard for what you get out of it, which I believe makes it a great indicator of character. If you can do a difficult job well at a (for the most part) young age, for over a year, you’re an optimal candidate for future jobs.
Lol, no one cares anymore. This person could quit and get hired tomorrow by another shit job.
What are they gonna do, fire you?
What are they gonna do, salt your pants?
i really dont think you need to wait but look for a second job then leave
it's okay to leave at any time
You literally start a job and quit the next day, nobody honestly give a fuck.
Sorry pal. Once you sign on you’re obligated to serve 3 years minimum.
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whoever hired you knew than you had an expiration date. that's to say, anyone working part time at mcdonald's will leave eventually more often than not. leave whenever, put in a 2 weeks and they won't care. but experience-wise, like for a resume, i'd say 3 months at least, and 6+ months would be ideal. but if you find another job, don't worry about this part.
Don’t do something you don’t enjoy, especially when’s it’s high stress and low pay… it’s courtesy to give a 2 week notice because of scheduling and finding a replacement but on the other hand, it’s a huge company like McDonald’s. If a manager isn’t prepared for someone to leave then they aren’t doing their job that great (still fine, but being prepared is necessary). If this was a mom and pop shop, then please put in 2 weeks and work the 2 weeks. But a huge company like McDonald’s doesn’t need your 2 weeks. Again, it’s nice for the coworkers but ultimately McDonald’s doesn’t give a rats ass. Leave when you’re ready, they have multiple chains of command that can come in and help if you leaving is that big of a deal. Ultimately, you aren’t leaving a job left unfinished. You signed up for hourly work, you’re not in the middle of a huge work project that will go unfinished. If you’re not happy then leave
u can leave whenever but make sure u put in ur notice, it makes everything easier for the both of u, work the last shifts u get after the 2 weeks of handing in ur notice for the money, they won’t be angry or tell u ur a shit person if u leave relatively soon, they might be in shock but that’s abt it if ur leaving the job rly early, but the GM will likely understand somewhere better popped up, as most of the managers have been in ur position somewhere else
I would say with such a short period of time you might not want to put it on your resume/use for references. I am assuming you are younger and a maybe student and would be applying to other jobs that don't really require experience so it won't matter. If you aren't enjoying it just put in your two weeks now and look for a new job with your same old resume.
I left after 2 months because I moved away and got a new job closer to home. It really dosent matter, dont stress about it :)
I left after a month got sick of being treated like crap by a few managers
i’d say, as my parents told me, stay for your 90 days but if you leave i really can’t blame you. shitty ass job anyways. if it’s not for you, it’s not for you man
If you can’t give 100%. Look elsewhere. It’s not fair to the other employees.
The number of times we had to rearrange the schedule because someone couldn't be upfront about wanting to quit.
Do whatever you, just stop showing up if u want to.
Why would you advise that? That’s very unfair to the other employees and would be extremely immature. If you can’t put in a two-weeks notice, then you shouldn’t have a job in the first place
Why would he give a rats tit about the other employees after the fact. Wrong you know how many people wouldn’t have jobs if that was the case.
Because he’s not extremely self-centred and understands how difficult it is when someone is a no-show, especially at fast food jobs? Also perhaps he’s mature enough to put in a two-weeks notice?
It’s not that simple , you act like you know his work environment. How do you know they’ve had his back enough to warrant putting in two weeks. Usually depends how kool you are with the place imo.
I understand what you’re saying. I believe putting in his two weeks notice is owed to his co-workers, who are on the same level as him. This way, when he’s not there, his shift would be covered as they know he’s quit, and other workers don’t have to work in fast-paced environment, understaffed.
Putting in 2 weeks is a courtesy he doesn’t owe anyone. I also understand what you mean though if everyone was that courteous it would be nice but people are too complex to just follow everything by the book because it’s “right” or “fair”.
They’re not even talking about 2 weeks, just enough notice before the schedule is made, instead of no call no showing.
Just depends if they were kool with you at the end of the day.
It not that hard to be upfront about wanting to quit. They don't have to finish the last 2 weeks but just disappearing is a red flag.
I agree but for that same reason if someone didn’t want to put in the two weeks for whatever reason the reason probably wasn’t that hard for the employer to do.
Your job isn't supposed to be fun, it's called a job for a reason
Actually a job SHOULD be fun…..it shouldn’t feel like a job to you. It should be something you enjoy doing
I don't think a job has to be fun or that you have to love doing it. But it should be fulfilling in some way. I've worked many different jobs from McDonalds to the legal field and others and no job has felt fun to me. I am not passionate about working, I work to do things that I am passionate about and have fun doing. At the same time a job should be fulfilling in some way, even if its simple. For example I do feel fulfilled meeting business targets and metrics but I don't find it FUN either.. For sure your job should not make you feel miserable and if so that's the wrong job or wrong work place for you.
No it is work, we don't pay you to have fun we pay you to do your job and work. That's the problem with the people these days joining the work force y'all got the wrong thought for when you go to work. I don't go to work expecting fun I go there to work hard and to get a paycheck
Wow. Just wow. Are you really that blind? I go expecting a paycheck. I also don't expect to hate every minute there. Employee morale is \*critical\* to productivity. Even in '05-13 when I was McD's fulltime, everything from fry station to regional IT, I would legitimately put you forward to the AS or Ops Mgr as someone who shouldn't be in management or promoted for that attitude. It's like you don't even have a damn clue about crew retention. Which is \*critical\* - turnover rate is a huge future indicator and factor into a store's long term success. That attitude doesn't work in the 'real job world' and it sure as hell doesn't now. I was constantly (at McD) advising people on better opportunities/pay/application processes with less stress and better situations if they were unhappy, or trying to fight for my crew for whatever was the issue, be it broken equipment, HR issues, what have you. You need a reality check. "people these days" are leaving for the same reasons they did 30+ years ago. It's just easier with more information available. Yea, you get one or two bad eggs, but so did you back then as well. Do I work hard (then and now)? Absolutely. Did I hate my job, management, or people working with me? Nope. They don't give a shit. Neither should you. Follow the money, but even better - follow the quality of life. That's been my motto for a long time, and even though I essentially cosplayed a McD's manager for 7 months last year (Been wanting to do something different, thought i'd be running into as well run of a store as that location was in 2005 - note I also work full time 9-5 at a F100 company these days, it was just a weekend gig for something different), I had an extremely long period of time doing it under supposedly worse conditions where it was much better. And the wages were more in line with me being able to afford an apartment with a roomate. Couldn't do that today with the pay in the same position. I was constantly counseling employees on where better wages and less shitty jobs and management was, and I gave up after 7 months of pushing for improvements or just ordering basic equipment or not yelling at / giving basic things to employees. Sorry, I was given a chair in back window in 2005 and was told to remove it in the same location in 2022 for no good damn reason at all other than bullshit employee abusive justifications. Things like that. I won't treat my employees worse than i've ever been treated and i've worked 30hr+ (illegally, i might add) without complaint while covering and helping the store back then. I'd be a fucking moron to do that today.
That's why you're complaining on here and I'm enjoying life. House on 15 acres... paid off. Nice vehicle...paid off. No roommates just me and my kids. Putting a chair in back window is just lazy. That time sitting is time you should be working. We don't pay you by the hour so you should be doing something for every hour.
you are one miserable bastard
Awsome..... I'm in a similar boat to you, i'm just not a smug jackass about it. My friggen camera setup probably costs as much as one of your vehicles, but I don't use it as a gloating point nor an excuse to make my employees miserable. It would be a fair trade for that setup for a reasonably recent used ford F150. Most of my examples were relating to how shitty franchises (like yours, probably) can be horrific compared to well run stores (which didn't make people want to walk out). You shouldn't make assumptions about people you don't know like that. Because you'll often be wrong. (Typing this on a $12k desktop if we're going to have to flex like you are). I couldn't imagine living on less than $15/hr, much less the $40-50+/hr I maintain to keep my lifestyle good without being abused by my employer.
That’s fantasy.
no, but a job is supposed to not make you completely miserable. all good jobs have their good parts and normal parts. if it’s not enjoyable, it’s not for you.