my experience working at McDonald's

my experience working at McDonald's | working class

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@tiffanybritt163 3 ай бұрын

"People that have no skills have to enslave and oppress other people to get that job done" this is a word right here and I'm gonna need you to do a whole another video on this topic!

@yolondawilliams5078 3 ай бұрын

Okay sooooo you want to hear about my Taco Bell experience. Here it goes: I worked the third shift (8 p.m. to 3a.m.) and at 1 in the morning people would be coming from the bars, hence us calling it "the bar rush". The first incident was when a guy came in the drive thru and ordered a Nacho Supreme, extra nacho cheese in a "to go cup", and a Mountain Dew. He screamed at me quote "Don't give me no cold nacho cheese. I need it hot". I said "Okay no problem sir" I went to our back kitchen and got a fresh pan of nacho cheese sauce "brand new, freshly made, and piping hot" out of the big oven. Put three pumps of the nacho cheese in the cup and placed it in his bag and handed him his food and drink. "Have a nice day sir". He took the cup out the bag and proceeded to taste it and screamed "I said I wanted it hot" and threw the cup of scalding hot nacho cheese directly in my face hitting me right in my left eye and down the side of my face causing really bad blisters. Second incident: four teenagers came in the drive thru in their kkk sheets and hoods during Halloween. Funny thing was that they were polite, never said anything racially insensitive while I took their order, but they did yell "yte power "as they drove off. Third incident: It was the summer of '94 and the Greatful Dead was having their farewell tour (I think the lead singerJerry Garcia, died the next year). Everyone and their grandmamma got tickets to the concert so of course no one showed up to work but me. Not even management. But instead of just closing the store, they called another Taco Bell and asked to borrow two employees. They sent a new hire who had only been working for a week , and a "manager in training". The new hire didn't know what he was doing and the manager felt he didn't need to help because of his title so needless to say, I did everything. I come in the next morning to a sign on the door that read "closed till further notice". When I went inside, the cops were their and the stores' safe was wide open. Guess who they grilled? Yup, me. "Did you see him turned the dial on the safe"? "Was the alarm set"? "Were all your cash drawers counted properly"? I told my boss, none of this was my respinsibility, I'm not the manager. Two weeks later, they found out that the "manager in training" never set the alarm and came back through the drive thru window and cleaned out the safe.

@mishka-718 3 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry you were abused by those customers. Working in food service exposes you to the absolute worst of humanity. I hope life is treating you well and that you have found a place that honors the wonderful person you are. Thank you for sharing your story and perspective. Sending you good vibes.

@Mo.Is.Queendom774 3 ай бұрын

😳 Did you get compensated for the physical abuse? What ever happen with that? The cheese incident? 😢😢

@yolondawilliams5078 3 ай бұрын

@@Mo.Is.Queendom774 I remember I had to fill out what was called an "Incident report" but nothing ever became of it. I don't even think they even caught the guy, he drove off so fast.

@yolondawilliams5078 3 ай бұрын

@@mishka-718 Thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words. Sending those good vibes right back at you.❤

@amcgee0668 3 ай бұрын

Yep, it sounds familiar.

@Yjr8 3 ай бұрын

I love how you give a face to the regular American

@VeaRobinson 3 ай бұрын

America is one big corporation that's it, that's all.

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@VeaRobinson THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS. 💛💛💛

@nicolelovett8467 3 ай бұрын

There was a grocery store opened in my neighborhood after YEARS of campaigning by the community…. The white man who owned it closed it, SO abruptly!!! He cited financial concerns. So many Black people lost their jobs. I cried

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@nicolelovett8467 oh noooo 🥺🫂🫂🫂💛💛💛 I'm SO sorry this happened. It always breaks my heart when things like this happens. Money is such a barrier to getting good and quality food. It's really unfair. I'm sending you so much love and joy!

@soredon 3 ай бұрын

about having to ask to go to the bathroom, that is so awful. it reminds me of what we had to do during school. i wonder if they normalized that during childhood so it can seem normal in the workplace aswell :/

@Lakishia 3 ай бұрын

It also sucks that people have shopping *addictions* so if they don't get their fix quickly, or a refund to spend on something else they become very irate.

@HolisticManifesting 3 ай бұрын

Its not that the working class is not needed, its just that the limited skillset allows for easy replacement.

@castrocannon 3 ай бұрын

McDonald's was my first real job I only did 6 months just for a class credit and I never went back

@jessica.7777 3 ай бұрын

Did 6 months in college. Nope.

@castrocannon 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂@@jessica.7777

@Liza-gd7jf 3 ай бұрын

subscribed you are exactly the type of people I would befriend when I was younger, humble, smart, introspective, and ambitious in a spiritual way

@sandycheeks1580 3 ай бұрын

😂 OMG! The Fast food Industry. “Hurry up & work. ” It’s always about their money. Not really about the customer or the food. They want to work employees to death in America 🇺🇸. Everyone so used to being pushed to work & do everything fast. They even drive fast for no good reason. I call it the American rush rush. 😂

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@sandycheeks1580 yeeeeeeeeeees! It's awful. Everyone is on edge at all times. It's exhausting. 😮‍💨😅 I love being able to slow down and take my time

@J.a.z.z.y. 3 ай бұрын

I was listening to this while at work and I was having flashbacks to when I worked at Waffle House for a few years after a few setbacks after graduating college. I cried after my interview because I could not wait until that part of my life was over. I knew my time at WH was temporary, but I was still feeling like somehow I failed. I thought I was doing right, I went to college, I got the degree, so how did I end up here? Chile! If you have that livestream I'd love to contribute!

@daviscd6837 3 ай бұрын

Everything you said about low paid workers are needed was highlighted during Covid in NYC. Most of the essential workers were Black women. Just quick recognition on the news for 2 minutes. That was it.

@dramafan08 3 ай бұрын

Correct. ✅

@Randompotatoes-qs7bm 3 ай бұрын

All of the cnas at my job (well not ALL but like 90%…are black women). I’m in rehab but we work right with the cnas so I see how it is. We got pizza and some shitty bonus checks for working Covid. While everyone else sat around with no risk….and collected the same checks.

@daviscd6837 3 ай бұрын

@@Randompotatoes-qs7bm Same here. Shity food from food bank, mostly starches and small ass bonuses

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

That's absolutely heartbreaking and disrespectful. 🥺🫂💛🌺🌻 Thank you all for taking such good care of us. 💛💛💛💛💛

@NishNicole5190 3 ай бұрын

My 1st job was Sonic Drive-In at 16. I was a cashier and I liked it. I relate to all of this.

@Mo.Is.Queendom774 3 ай бұрын

That was my second job! Whew I had a ANGRY & MEAN BOSS! I was only in high school smh. I worked with some cool people, that made it a little better, but Taco Bell was my first! Lol Go figure... right 😅

@stefaniegueye693 2 ай бұрын

Your commentary is like warm soothing water. Thank you so much. I hear you. The way the system is currently set up is to have more people homeless. So the rich can hand pick their workers and we can be happy we have a job! I know my current circumstances are not my fault. I did everything my parents trained me to do and still cannot purchase a home or pay market rent for that matter. It’s just validating to hear from someone else. It’s an acknowledgment of my and our experiences. Keep talking young one. We see you.

@simplycleva 3 ай бұрын

This reminded me a lot of my job at Chipotle while I was in college. Now I work retail on top of a 9-5. I echo all your sentiments, especially the false sense of urgency.

@frostlegacy-andfarbeyond466 3 ай бұрын

I enjoy your perspective, your experience, and your personality.

@AcolyteBlaze 3 ай бұрын

I feel you on the greeting thing. Customer service is rough

@earthgoddess_66 3 ай бұрын

You are amazing! You are such a Voice. You give us so much food for thought. Consider being a coach but doing it your unique way. ❤🎉

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@earthgoddess_66 oh wow 🥺💛🫂✨ Thank you so much. That's so kind of you. And I I'll definitely consider this. 🥰🌺 Much love and joy to you!

@HalfwayJac 3 ай бұрын

Oof. This sounds rough. I’ve fallen on some hard times. I just turned 43 and only worked one fast food job in my life at 16. I have a job interview tomorrow at McDonald’s.

@sandycheeks1580 3 ай бұрын

I can’t believe I missed this live! 😩

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@sandycheeks1580 Awwwww! It's Okaaaaay! There will be more in the near future 🥰💛🤸🏾‍♀️✨

@jonathanselassie6174 3 ай бұрын

Ayo Big Sis what’s up witcha!?? Ion blame ya! 😂😂😂😂

@Randompotatoes-qs7bm 3 ай бұрын

I worked Wendy’s when I was 16 and it sucked. I was so shy and socially anxious that being put on the register literally made me sweat. My second job was dish washing. It was hard ass work. The pay wasn’t good. But that was when I was living with parents so I wasn’t paying rent. Now I don’t know how I could swing it as a single person.

@JermaineChadwick 3 ай бұрын

Do you recall when their was a McDonald's inside every Walmart? They claim this is the reason restaurants are called "stores "!

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@JermaineChadwick oh woooooooow. I DO remember that. What a memory 😅

@Amaliya-fi3zj 3 ай бұрын

im a nursing student and work in the hospital, its the same thing as my frozen yogurt job days! It's a business at the end of the day so the hospital looks at the survey's if customers oh i mean patients are happy its more money for the hospital, we get a better status. If we are keeping patients safe its not for them corporate looks at is as more embarrassments for the hospital etc. its all a business very similar to my customer service days. High stress but way more pay. And you think people are mean when they're hungry just wait til they are sick and in pain! :O

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@Amaliya-fi3zj I used to work in a hospital. I have WAAAAAY more empathy and grace for the sick. They're not there cuz they wanna be, they're there cuz they have to be. You know? But I do agree that the industrialization of medical care is AWFUL. While I think we should work to make sure people are getting a quality experience at the hospital, some of the c suite executives are outta control 😅 I remember there were folks in th. C suite who I just flat out ignored. They want you to cower and be afraid of them. It's weird and gets in the way of actually helping patients. 💛

@jessica.7777 3 ай бұрын

@ 1:02:32 “Hey, can I get a sweep in the lobby.”

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@jessica.7777 omgggggggggggggg! Yeeeeeeeeeees! So triggering. 😂😅💛💛💛

@jessica.7777 3 ай бұрын

@@AleciaRenece 😩😩😩

@alanmays8183 3 ай бұрын

McDonald’s Jerome Ave Bronx 3.35 hour. Yes a long time ago

@ariesmry 3 ай бұрын

I was today yrs old when i realized the grocery store is Aldi and not Aldi's 🤯 ... I'm still gone call it Aldi's

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@ariesmry me too! 😂✨ It's always gonna be Aldi's to me. 💛

@kandyappleview Ай бұрын

Omg "if you can lean, you can clean" just gave me flashbacks smh

@lupa9527 3 ай бұрын

I shouldn't need to work on a offshore oil rig just to exist

@lupa9527 3 ай бұрын

The mental health and time wasted in the fast food industry is criminal waste your time effectively my job is a joke but pays well

@selfxcare 3 ай бұрын

I subscribed after watching another video. You’re so lovely and needed! Hopefully, KZbin will alert me next time you’re live. Definitely have my notifications on! 🤎

@Amaliya-fi3zj 3 ай бұрын

Also i get that the people who ignore you with the "hi how are you" question is anoying. But honestly don't take it personally because sometimes I have done that, sometimes the customer goes about their day, maybe it's their lunch break or something and they're so tired the "hi how are you" is just drowned out in their brain already and they just wanna get to the order part because they have so much going on in their mind they don't have time for small talk. I get that its anoying but i wouldn't take it personally

@AleciaRenece 3 ай бұрын

@@Amaliya-fi3zj nope. It is personal. People aren't talking to a computer. They're talking to a person. If they don't wanna talk to people, order on the app. It's disrespectful and disgusting (and i leave room for folks who may have different abilities and things... But yes).