Should i quit mcdonalds?

i have been working at mcdonalds for about a month now. They only gave me part-time so i only work about 18 hours a week. I try my best and always try to do something not just stand around like others do but some of the managers get frustrated with me sometimes because i mess up. I try my best but its not enough...working at fast food is DEFINELTY stressful ..not only that i am committed to a program that is going to help me later on in my career and i have mtngs once a week plus events that i have to attend. Since mcdonalds always changes my schedule around i can't sign up for these events because i do not know if i can attend..anyways i am going to be 19 years old and this is my first "official" job but i was offered another job ..i am actually confident i can get any other job later on and for the mean time i have a way of supporting myself financially...so should i quit now my mcdonalds job since i havent even done the three months or should i wait until college starts and use that as an excuse? i really want to work but these managers don't want to teach me...they literally ignore me! and i don't want to get fired so i'd rather quit..also what are some reasons they can fire you for?? thank you .Should i quit mcdonalds?
hi there. i work at mcdonalds aswell... and lets be honest: its no one's first pick.



but honestly, the work experience is great and looks awesome on a resume. especially if you get promoted and raises! there are so many skills that you learn, and yes, of course it's stressful but there is always going to be stress in a job.



i remember it was my first month and i was SO READY to quit (just like you) but i stuck it out. i found getting to know the other employees better made it a more enjoyable place to be, especially when you got on the manager's good sides.



i've been there for 2 years now and am in the shadow program (early management) and there's still times when i wanna quit.

and dont let them change your schedule around! they have availabilty sheets, if they don't abide by those feel free to complain about it. you can always say you can't work tuesdays or thursdays, even saturdays. dont let them limit your options :) and book time off if you need to!



they really only ever fire people if they skip work or show up late too many times... or i guess if you're incredibly incompetent with everything you do (rarely ever happens)

so all i can say is goodluck! sorry for the long answer.... :)Should i quit mcdonalds?
Look for jobs and send out resumes. www.hotjobs.com, www.careerbuiler.com look for a job you know you can be good at or will work hard to gain the experience once there. McDonald's is a job but you need more then 18 hours a week. You need a steady schedule so you have a life. Ask your parents to help you while you search for a better job if you think these meetings will give you a brighter future.
Find another job and then quit this one. It does not seem to be the right fit for you. Have you considered serving at a restaurant. I would consider Bob Evans (breakfast on weekend is awesome tip $) or Chili's. If one of these is local to you, see if they are hiring. You will make better money and may find a nicer environment. Good Luck to you.Should i quit mcdonalds?
If it's stressful for you, then you should quit working at McDonald's. Explain to your boss that you don't like the job, and hopefully your boss will understand and will fire you.
Just hang in there they always give the new guy crap at first!Should i quit mcdonalds?
Just stay and show them you aren't a quitter
Yes, it can be stressful, but, it is only stressful when it's happening.



It's great that you don't just stand around like some of the others, and if the managers are getting frustrated with you, that is their problem, and they obviously aren't very good managers. They should be accepting that you will make mistakes, because you are new.



I am a Crew Trainer at McDonald's, and yes, when new people make a mess of things it is a bit frustrating, but it is NOT your fault.



Once piece of advice I constantly reiterate to new starts is, if you do something wrong, and you know how to fix it, don't get flustered, don't try and rush it, just start again. If you don't know how to fix it, or feel unable to cope, let someone know, and they will help you. You are part of the team, and to help us, it's better to let us know that your struggling, so we can help you.



I'm not saying you should stay, that is upto yourself, but, think about how the people who have been there for a while are with each other. Are they friends or are they just working together, as I remember when I started, some people were quite territorial and basically wanted to give me the short straw every time, but, as I got to know them, they have become good friends, but the store has always had a friendly atmosphere about it - I know some don't.



In my experience it is a good job, and it is always a good experience to have.
i can tell you something, its almost like they want to see what happens when they do that. the changing schedule, manager getting frustrated, the stress... cant you see it? Think of it as a test.

what happens if you pass? great, looks like we can Riley on em and keep em. what if you fail? oh, i knew it, that was a waste. dont be a waste, hang in there!!!!!

just tell yourself you can do it, youll make it! i promice, besides, they awlays do that to new people anyway, well, so far i know.

Just dont give up, prove how commited you are!

and sine your schedule changes to where you cant attend the meetings, pull your supervisor, your manager or whoever is in charge and let em know that your schedule prevents you from attending the meetings. they'll most likley understand and might even make it to where you can attend.

keep the fait, eye on the prize, good luck to ya