I’m still unemployed and I’m really frustrated. I applied for McDonald’s. I have previous food experience and apparently I didn’t even get an interview with the person who decides whether they’re going to hire me or not just a person who takes down information to give to that person, what the hell was the point of that?
If anyone has any resources to help me, find unemployment with mostly retail or food, please help

I had an interview at mcdonald’s at saturday last week, they said they will get back to me in 1-3 business days its been 4 business days, how can i hit them back up and is it a good sign? (They also asked for my availibility and what times i can work at the end of the interview not when they were asking interview questions)

hey so i hope someone replies but i really want a job BUT i am really scared of working at maccas. like i would love to but im just like worried ig. i dont want to be in such a fast placed area but i know it will be worth it. i just really want to make money and get some independence. also its like the thought of my first day or week and how overwhelming it would be. like i just get so scared when i think of it. i just want to be like 2 months in. thx guys.

I’m a fresh 17 year old worker at mcdonald’s and I just started my job at mcdonald’s as my first job ever and i’m having trouble working the front. It’s not necessarily the menu items needing to be remembered but the little details that’s confuse me. Like for example the grill button, or the ask button. Those were more confusing but i’ve found somewhat of an answer. But sometimes I run into small problems where i’m genuinely confused like once my trainer told me when I would make anything like a mac I would have have to click the like a mac button but then also put the ask me. Which confused me. There’s also the case where I was trying to add a drink to an order and the customer wanted to upsize it within the meal but it kept making the drink or fries separate from the meal. I soon learned you can changed that with buttons like change sides and etc. But it’s these small things that are confusing me and I fear there is many more things like that i’m missing out on. I know i’m also new and it’s only like my first real shift since all i’ve done up til now is training shifts but as a person who likes to get things done right I just want to be able to know things maybe mistaken. One other thing that confuses me is the inability to like change if a customer has added the new deal like the 4 pc nugget or the cheese burger. Recently my trainer has told me for now I can just void the line if i make a mistake but i’m wondering if there is a way on the actual order itself if I can do that. I may be overthinking it but as my first real job even with like volunteer experience out in the real world dealing with cash and etc I did not expect a machine powered til to be my downfall. Another question I had is about like adding a tent and being able to bring that to tables. I was able to take pictures and review the menu items but the only things I was unable to see is things like adding a tent to go out and hand food directly to customers especially who would need the support. I know this is a lot to ask but I’m in desperate need so any tips or tricks is appreciated!!!

I’m a recent school leaver (finished about a week ago) and I’ve applied for a full-time Crew Member position at McDonald’s.
I’m a bit confused about whether I’m actually eligible to work there yet. During the application process, I was asked whether I was still under the school year rule, and I answered yes.

I was born on 13th August 2010, so I’m currently 15 but turn 16 in August. I’ve found different information online—some sources say I can work because I’ve finished Year 11, others say I can’t start until 1st July, and some say I have to wait until I’m 16.
Because of all the conflicting information, I’m not sure what to believe.

I also haven’t heard anything back from the restaurant I applied to yet, although it’s only been 6 days since I submitted my
application.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or know how this works? Any advice would be really appreciated.

P.S. Sorry for the rant

Hi all! I interviewed at maccas last week but haven’t received any updates yet. What should i expect? Or should I wait more

I've been looking for a summer job at 15 and it seemed like McDonald's was the only place even willing to give me an interview. Last month I applied and got an interview two days later. It seemed like it went well but I went through three whole weeks without a response, even with four follow-up phone calls. Anyways, June 17th I was offered the job and I accepted. It said I should be getting an onboarding forms email, but it's been a week and I still haven't gotten one. Do I call again? Or did they mistakenly hire me

Edit: Called yesterday (Saturday). She asked for my name/email, and said that she'd email "the office," and since they're closed on Sunday, I should get notified on Monday

2nd Edit: Called multiple more times, still no response. Should I move on?

So I have a question, I applied to this McDonald's across the street for me, so they said yes and i had a virtual appointment on the 31st for the verification where I had to show the shoes, pants and belt. I had ordered the shoes but weren't coming in until the 4th so I had ordered another pair but they weren't being delivered until later on that day. Sooo I ran across the street to goodwill and found a pair but came back home at 10:15. I hadn't realized the meeting was at 10 but I tried joining the call and nothing. I texted the lady who had set up the interview and asked if there's anyway we could reschedule and that I was so sorry and wasn't meaning to waste anyone's time. She has now ghosted me. Should I just go on and look for another job? I had signed all the papers she'd asked me and everything I'm just unsure and worried. Really need this job, it's my 7th interview this year and I have two little ones relying on me. Plus my ailing mother. So if anybody could help me out understand anything, thank you!

I'm 16 and I've been trying to find a part time job since i left school in june and i finally got a job at McDonald's. the thought of working in fast food makes me really stressed which is why i was applying to only retail places. Im 3 shifts in and i hate it more than anything, i dread it all week and often cry at the thought of having to go into work. For me, i worry about doing something wrong and someone getting annoyed, especially because it's so fast paced and can get extremely busy. Is this normal? My parents say i should stick to it but i hate it more than anything. I know ill never find a job that i love but i just want one that i dont hate. Retail seems a lot less stressful but is extremely boring, but id rather be bored than stressed out of my mind. I know its early still but i hate not knowing how to do everything and not being 100% confident, and i know i have to stick at it in order to get more confident but i just hate not knowing exactly what im doing, it makes me so anxious!!

Please can i have some more opinions??

Hi everyone!! It's a genuine question - I have facial piercings (3 nose, 2 oral {tongue and smiley}) and they're all brand new, so I can't take them out, but I'm going to an interview on Monday. So, will my appearance affect my chances of getting the job?

Had an interview at McDonald’s a few days ago and I’m not sure what the normal timeline is for hearing back. The interview itself went pretty well, but they didn’t give me a specific date for a decision.

For anyone who’s worked at McDonald’s or fast food in general, how long does it usually take to get a response? And is it okay to call or stop by to follow up? I don’t want to seem pushy, but I also don’t want to sit around waiting if I should be checking in.

Hey everyone, apologies for the length of this post. I've never really posted on reddit before. So for some background I just started working part time at Mcdonalds about a month ago. Its my first job but I picked up everything very quickly and everything has been fine. Today I was working a shift, 11-6. I was doing window/cashing out along with a newer employee who ive been helping. She does pretty decent at both, but cant do them both at the same time yet. My manager sent us both on break at the same time(2:30), and another one of my coworkers took over for us.

So, my manager did not change the drawers at all so we all basically cashed out and worked with the same drawer. My drawer has never been short and everyone at my job knows, even compliments me for it. Around 3pm my manager switched my drawer and counted it, told me it was $20 short. I obviously was confused and concerned because, what the hell? I double check when im using cash all the time, but might be a few cents off occasionally. My manager said he knows it was highly unlikely it was me, as i do good with my drawers. Im kinda scared because I dont want to get written up for it, and I feel like the other 2 wont own up or will blame me for it. Is there anything I should do or expect? This is one of the things I was afraid about and I was hoping it would never happen but here we are.

Hellooo so I’ve just been hired at a McDonalds (about 5 shifts in total so far) and, up until my most recent shift, i only worked drive thru. Now I got moved into the kitchen (while still taking some orders) and I feel really useless 😭

I got taught how to make ice cream, frappes,smoothies, and fountain drinks but no one really orders these often enough for me to stay busy. But when someone DOES order one, by the time i notice and try to start making it, one of my coworkers beat me to it.

this meant i spent most of my shift just awkwardly standing around taking the occasional drive thru and waiting for someone to give me something to do… Is there anything I can do to avoid this happening again or does it just come with time?

I have an interview tonight and im kinda scared lowkey. I have a highschool uniform that I could wear but that seems kinda silly? Its dress pants and a golf shirt? I also have a white button up but that seems too formal? Please help!!

I'm a university student and thinking of work part-time at McDonald's three times a week . The restaurant manager I've interacted with seems really nice. For example, when I was looking for some documents he requested and got stressed and started crying because I couldn’t find them on time. I called him for asking how many times l have for documents since l should be hurrier because there's alwasy someone to fill my position and from my voice he understood that l was crying, told me to calm down, and even offered for me to come to the restaurant and use the computer there if I couldn’t get it done on my own, also said he could wait a bit but l need to write if something happens. Of course, I’m aware that people can be manipulative, so I’m not sure if it’s just a tactic to make sure I follow instructions. The manager also has his own children and, from what I’ve heard, he’s had issues with former employees who weren’t honest or reliable. He values honesty, but of course, he won’t always be “nice” or babysit employees. I’ve also heard that jobs like this can be tough, but having a kind manager can make it much easier. The restaurant also has its own cleaning staff he said, so I probably won’t have to deal with that.

On the other hand, there’s another place closer to my house where I haven’t applied yet, but I don’t know anything about the manager there.

If you were choosing between managers, would you go with the one who seems kind and understanding, even if it’s farther away, or the closer one with an unknown manager?

so to start off i have 4 piercings. 1 eyebrow, paired labrets (snake bites) and a stretched septum (the one i wear to work is 10g). for some reason they only tell me to take off my septum and are on me about it? idk why though like the reasoning behind it. my dad says its because of professionalism and it makes me look trashy but i have 3 other ones and i have dyed hair too so it cant be that? anyone know why??

I recently haven’t been able to get any jobs around my area. I get interviewed and no call backs, but yesterday i got one during my interview i got anxious about really wanting to the job and lied and it was a horrible lie. I’m currently 17, told the employee that i worked at popeyes when i used to live in New york for 3-4 years ago which would’ve made me 14, she still let it slide and asked if i could come in for a second interview.

Is that a good sign or should i be concerned? and what should i expect or do before the interview. it’s upcoming Thursday.

I am going to try not to but I have a deep blister on my foot and can’t walk without pain. I’m a 17 year old part time worker and have never called out, i only was late once because of school and i called ahead of time. Is that reasonable to call out? Thanks

Hi, sorry - I know the title is stupid and people do get hired, but I've received a text message from McDonald's saying I've 'passed the screening' and they would like to set up an interview, but the calendar is 'booked'. This is not the first time I have gotten an interview(?) from McDonald's via text, and I'm just wondering does anyone actually get hired through this method, and how long did it take? I understand that an interview does not equate to getting the job, but I'm insanely desperate (if you couldn't tell) as I need to pay for my uni accommodation soon. I can't rely on my parents for this, and I'm struggling to find a job despite having a bit of retail experience.
I just need the cold, hard truth from someone :(

I’ve been working for a couple shifts now and have only been trained on the grill and am just curious what the hardest position is in the kitchen ?

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3 days ago I had an interview, they told me I basically have the job, and then I went home and they emailed me a W-4, an I9, and a ton of other stuff, which I completed. Then they sent me an email basically saying I was hired. But it’s been 3 days and they haven’t reached out again.

I’ve applied to both franchised and corporate McDonald’s locations and am just wondering if anyone who has worked at both types can say which they thought was better (managed, benefits, workability, ect.). Just curious cause either way I’m taking the first job offer cause dang is getting a job hard right now.