Why do people look down on persons who work at MacDonalds's or fast food places or Wallmart,K,art,etc.

Unskilled labor. Anybody can be hired to do the job. Turnover is high.


I wouldn't say I've ever known anybody within my circle of friends who actually "look down" on people who work there. However, everyone I know looks down on the job, itself. The position is truly horrendous. Get paid to make fat kids fatter... Way to make a difference in the world...

But, you've got to do what you've got to do. I'm just glad I've never had to work at a Mickey-Ds...

I never have. My first job was at a McDonalds. It taught me a lot about responsibility.

Me too. Mc Donalds was my first job also. McDonald's does not make kids fatter it's the parents that take them there. They do not have to order all of that fatty food they can have a salad if they want. People should take responsibility about what they eat and not blame the restaurant.

Me too. Mc Donalds was my first job also. McDonald's does not make kids fatter it's the parents that take them there. They do not have to order all of that fatty food they can have a salad if they want. People should take responsibility about what they eat and not blame the restaurant.
exactly. it normally takes excessive eating there to get fat anyway, doing it occasionally probably won't, but it depends on your metabolism. i've eaten fast food on a regular basis for most of my life and i've always been really skinny.

Me too. Mc Donalds was my first job also. McDonald's does not make kids fatter it's the parents that take them there. They do not have to order all of that fatty food they can have a salad if they want. People should take responsibility about what they eat and not blame the restaurant.
Well said.

And I don't really look down on them either. Aside from the fact that I know people who work or have worked at restaurants and stores, it may not be a glamorous or high-paying job, but it is also an honest day's work for honest pay and I truly respect that. Everyone's gotta start somewhere. I just hate it when some employees act snobbish or rude. That I prefer not to tolerate. It's nice to know not everyone who works in those areas are like that.

Why do people look down on persons who work at MacDonalds's or fast food places or Wallmart,K,art,etc.


I look down on them if they are over 25. Working there as a teenager is accepted

I think some people just have no class and like to make themselves feel more important by making others feel bad. Some playground bullies just never grow up :rolleyes:

I always try to treat those people who work retail and similar jobs with respect. I think the majority of them are decent, hardworking individuals who are just trying to earn a decent living. Overall, I think retail and restaurant workers have a lot more class than people like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton! :lol:

For nearly twenty years, I held a good-paying office job at the local hospital.
Then, suddenly I was laid off (and in just four years I could have retired, at
62). Relocating was not an option for me, and it took me over a year to find
any job. I considered myself very lucky, at age 59, to be hired by Wal-Mart,
the world's largest retail store. True, most of the other associates there are
younger than me; and a few are older than me. But, like someone here said:
it's honest work and nothing to be ashamed of. To quote John Wayne: "A
man's got to do what a man's got to do" [or a woman].

I think some people just have no class and like to make themselves feel more important by making others feel bad. Some playground bullies just never grow up :rolleyes:

I always try to treat those people who work retail and similar jobs with respect. I think the majority of them are decent, hardworking individuals who are just trying to earn a decent living. Overall, I think retail and restaurant workers have a lot more class than people like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton! :lol:


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While we're on the subject of McDonalds, I have to tell this true story. On
one of Paul Harvey's radio broadcasts back in the 1970s, he read a news
item (I forget what city it was). The item was: " ... Burger King was robbed
last night. Police have arrested -- are you ready for this? -- Burger King was
robbed last night. Police have arrested .... 18-year-old Ronald McDonald."

I look down on them if they are over 25. Working there as a teenager is accepted
Really? What if it's their choice to work retail? Also, what if they are actually the owner of that particular location? Hmm?

Really? What if it's their choice to work retail? Also, what if they are actually the owner of that particular location? Hmm?


Now you know I'm talking about flipping burgers or at the counter in a retail store-lol

I wouldnt; a job is a job, regardless on what type and how old the person is; at least that individual is working, even if it is at McDonalds; there is absolutely nothing wrong with that; someone, whom works hard, period, should be respected and not looked down upon...


Ok maybe I should have said I wouldn't date anyone who is over 25 working at Mcdonald's

Well said.

And I don't really look down on them either. Aside from the fact that I know people who work or have worked at restaurants and stores, it may not be a glamorous or high-paying job, but it is also an honest day's work for honest pay and I truly respect that. Everyone's gotta start somewhere. I just hate it when some employees act snobbish or rude. That I prefer not to tolerate. It's nice to know not everyone who works in those areas are like that.

Well said.
One of my earlier jobs was working as a cashier at a fast food place and eventually working my way up to night manager. It gave me responsibility, work ethics, the skill of overseeing a crew of employees, handling payroll, monies, etc. I have never put down anyone for doing an honest day's work regardless of what the job may be. And it is not unskilled labor. Working a cash register means having to learn to deal with the public, remembering keys, change counting, exchange monies, etc. Once you can handle a cash register, it can lead you to other jobs with the same skill. I started out working the register at my father's business and it was that skill that led me to other jobs and eventually leading me to the law field.

People who are handling food (whether it is fast food or a restaurant) means having to adhere to certain health codes. It also means having to deal with safety issues and proper handling of food and cookware. It is more than just flipping a patty.

Anyone who looks down on those who work at a job that doesn't require a college education is a fool.

Well said.
One of my earlier jobs was working as a cashier at a fast food place and eventually working my way up to night manager. It gave me responsibility, work ethics, the skill of overseeing a crew of employees, handling payroll, monies, etc. I have never put down anyone for doing an honest day's work regardless of what the job may be. And it is not unskilled labor. Working a cash register means having to learn to deal with the public, remembering keys, change counting, exchange monies, etc. Once you can handle a cash register, it can lead you to other jobs with the same skill. I started out working the register at my father's business and it was that skill that led me to other jobs and eventually leading me to the law field.
People who are handling food (whether it is fast food or a restaurant) means having to adhere to certain health codes. It also means having to deal with safety issues and proper handling of food and cookware. It is more than just flipping a patty.
Anyone who looks down on those who work at a job that doesn't require a college education is a fool.

Not to mention working with the rude and impatient customers.. that alone is a life lesson lol. I've never worked at a restaurant/fast food place but I've seen how some servers are treated and it's awful.. takes a lot of patience and people skills not to knock the living crap out of some of them.

Not to mention working with rude and impatient customers. I've never worked at a restaurant/fast food place but I've seen how some servers are treated and it's awful.. takes a lot of patience and people skills not to knock the living crap out of some of them.
So damn true! Patience and the ability to not say things you want to say so bad but it is your job and you have to adhere to that old adage, "The customer is always right." Although we know they aren't. :crazy: :lol: I have seen people be so damn rude and classless towards those who work in establishments they feel is worthless work.

Now you know I'm talking about flipping burgers or at the counter in a retail store-lol
Did it ever dawn on you that someone may be working there part-time? They may actually have a career outside of that part-time job flipping burgers?

While I worked at a law firm as a paralegal for 40 hours a week, I was also working at a music store part-time, 25 hours a week, so I could keep my daughters in private school since I was in the process of divorce and needed the extra money.

I myself have known at least five women who worked at part-time jobs while having a full-time job or career. I also knew one man who did that.

I myself have known at least five women who worked at part-time jobs while having a full-time job or career. I also knew one man who did that.

I totally agree that moonlighting, in fact any part-time job outside the office, is not only necessary sometimes, depending on circumstances, but in fact teaches you many things about life you just wouldn't know otherwise! Generally the people I know who've had these sh** jobs (sorry, I can't come up with a better term) are all much more tolerant, enlightened, and responsible than the ones who have never had to do it. I myself never realized how good it is to sweat until I had to.

A job is a job, I never look down on anyone who's out actually working to make a living. I only look down on lazy ass people who are capable of working but they don't want to work, but they‘re asking you for money.

Ok maybe I should have said I wouldn't date anyone who is over 25 working at Mcdonald's
some people attend school until they're well over 25 to achieve the career they want, is there something wrong with having a much less-paying job in the meantime?

Did it ever dawn on you that someone may be working there part-time? They may actually have a career outside of that part-time job flipping burgers?

While I worked at a law firm as a paralegal for 40 hours a week, I was also working at a music store part-time, 25 hours a week, so I could keep my daughters in private school since I was in the process of divorce and needed the extra money.

I myself have known at least five women who worked at part-time jobs while having a full-time job or career. I also knew one man who did that.
I knew a teacher who worked at Lane Bryant part time, and in fact, my mom also worked there a really long time ago once to help support me.

I knew a teacher who worked at Lane Bryant part time, and in fact, my mom also worked there a really long time ago once to help support me.
Let's not forget those who are in college or universities achieving a degree, they work part-time at places like fast food or restaurants, small stores, so-called "meaningless" work.

I think some people just have no class and like to make themselves feel more important by making others feel bad. Some playground bullies just never grow up :rolleyes:

I always try to treat those people who work retail and similar jobs with respect. I think the majority of them are decent, hardworking individuals who are just trying to earn a decent living. Overall, I think retail and restaurant workers have a lot more class than people like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton! :lol:

Good one! :D

...People who are handling food (whether it is fast food or a restaurant) means having to adhere to certain health codes. It also means having to deal with safety issues and proper handling of food and cookware. It is more than just flipping a patty.

Anyone who looks down on those who work at a job that doesn't require a college education is a fool.


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I think some people just have no class and like to make themselves feel more important by making others feel bad. Some playground bullies just never grow up :rolleyes:

I always try to treat those people who work retail and similar jobs with respect. I think the majority of them are decent, hardworking individuals who are just trying to earn a decent living. Overall, I think retail and restaurant workers have a lot more class than people like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton! :lol:

Very well said. :)

...I couldn't work in retail, I don't think. I don't handle being smarted off to well at *all*, and would probably go berserk the first time some ******* was rude. So those who DO work in retail and customer-centric industries have my praise, my respect, and my sympathy for having to put up with clowns like that on a continual basis.

...I couldn't work in retail, I don't think. I don't handle being smarted off to well at *all*, and would probably go berserk the first time some ******* was rude. So those who DO work in retail and customer-centric industries have my praise, my respect, and my sympathy for having to put up with clowns like that on a continual basis.

Working in retail is a wonderful learning experience though. You really get the chance to learn a lot about people. Some good. Some bad.

Well, someone has to make my hamburger. And someone should take my money when I buy something at a store. Heck, some of those people may make more than I do. It's not glamorous, but hell, last year I changed a 6-year old's diapers for a living; who am I to look down on people?

It's the lazy ones I don't like. If the person behind the fast food counter is friendly, competant, and isn't standing around jacking off when people need to be waited on, I'm cool. I've worked with "professionals" who aren't any of those.

...I couldn't work in retail, I don't think. I don't handle being smarted off to well at *all*, and would probably go berserk the first time some ******* was rude. So those who DO work in retail and customer-centric industries have my praise, my respect, and my sympathy for having to put up with clowns like that on a continual basis.
Working out on the floor is better than behind the customer service desk.

...I couldn't work in retail, I don't think. I don't handle being smarted off to well at *all*, and would probably go berserk the first time some ******* was rude. So those who DO work in retail and customer-centric industries have my praise, my respect, and my sympathy for having to put up with clowns like that on a continual basis.

Office work is just like that, too.

Did it ever dawn on you that someone may be working there part-time? They may actually have a career outside of that part-time job flipping burgers?

While I worked at a law firm as a paralegal for 40 hours a week, I was also working at a music store part-time, 25 hours a week, so I could keep my daughters in private school since I was in the process of divorce and needed the extra money.

I myself have known at least five women who worked at part-time jobs while having a full-time job or career. I also knew one man who did that.i once knew a schoolteacher who also worked part time at an ice cream shop to make extra money and i sure didnt see anything wrong with it

Because they are a**holes. Any good honest labor is something to be proud of. Many working behind the counters are students earning extra $ or people just getting started. I tend to treat people in these jobs more kindly than I do others? Why? Because most are paid abominable wages and work very hard for the little they earn. I try to eat in McDonald's as little as possible though, as the food is mostly fatty and high in calories--and I'm at the age I need to watch what I eat more closely.

I look down on them I dont mean to but I do, but I only look down on the older ones, I have a bunch of friends from my high school that work fast food and I know a bunch of college students do and for them i think its good but after that I do tend to look down on them. I'm not real sure why

Now you know I'm talking about flipping burgers or at the counter in a retail store-lol
Excuse me. I don't like the way you're talking. It's a ****ing JOB, Solomon. It's not glamorous, but it gets the damn bills paid. Should it really matter how old the person who is giving you your stupid burger or your stupid change is?

I really have no patience right now for people who bitch about the ages of employees in retail/fast food establishments, and I also have no patience for people who say the job market in their city sucks.

Suck it up and look for a job. There is always something out there. You can't expect to be able to get a super-awesome job off the base, unless you have seriously major connections or you just left grad school with a masters or Ph. D. degree.

Excuse me. I don't like the way you're talking. It's a ****ing JOB, Solomon. It's not glamorous, but it gets the damn bills paid. Should it really matter how old the person who is giving you your stupid burger or your stupid change is?
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Work is work, money is money. As long as it's honest, who cares what the job is. -Server, doctor, lawyer, janitor etc.- all people just trying to get by in this world.

I really have no patience right now for people who bitch about the ages of employees in retail/fast food establishments, and I also have no patience for people who say the job market in their city sucks.

Suck it up and look for a job. There is always something out there. You can't expect to be able to get a super-awesome job off the base, unless you have seriously major connections or you just left grad school with a masters or Ph. D. degree.
Great post!!!!! :cheers: :thumbsup:

Let me add, I have no patience for people who say that certain groups of people "steal" or take away jobs from us when you know damn well you wouldn't do that kind of job TO BEGIN WITH because you are too lazy, you expect a better kind of job and wages, it is beneath you, etc.

Excuse me. I don't like the way you're talking. It's a ****ing JOB, Solomon. It's not glamorous, but it gets the damn bills paid. Should it really matter how old the person who is giving you your stupid burger or your stupid change is?
ahh, well said.

I honestly think that the people who work at mcdonalds and any other fast food places dont get paid near enough. They do a lot more than we tend to notice, they stay well after the restaurant is closed to do maintenance and clean up, counting money, and many other things, not to mention most of these people dedicate their weekends. How many times have we picked up breakfast at these places on saturday mornings? I really think these people deserve a higher pay rate, and i'm sure i'm not the only one who thinks so.

Nicely said.

A job is a job. As long as you have a job and are capable of paying off the bills it shouldn't matter if you are flipping burgers for working some office job. It's a personal decision. Some people work for experience, others do so for money. Nobody should be put down for what they do, you aren't in those people's shoes so you have no idea what some have to go through to earn a buck these days. I've worked in the customer service industry for a year and half now and it's not all perfect, you do get terribly rude customers, but you deal. You deal with what you're dealt with and sometimes it's not the best thing in the world, but if you know how to deal with people then that's all that matters. I rather be someone who knows how to deal with customers in the service industry than some idiot who is working in a law office and slacks off and doesn't know what the hell they are doing.

MY 1st job was working at Roy Rogers I worked there for almost 7 years until the District Manager came one day and told was the we wee closing for good 2 days later,THen I work at Wendy's for 3 years until I got my curret job as a custodian at the alfonso d'amato Fedral Court House in Centasl Islaip where I been for the last 7 years

Even, with an advance degree, it is sometimes, still difficult to find a job that pays well
You are exactly right, and I know plenty of people here with BA's who are in total agreement with you.

Let me add, I have no patience for people who say that certain groups of people "steal" or take away jobs from us when you know damn well you wouldn't do that kind of job TO BEGIN WITH because you are too lazy, you expect a better kind of job and wages, it is beneath you, etc.


:cheers: :thumbsup: half of the people in my town are like that, it drives me insane

I worked at a Mcdonalds for 4 1/2 years, so no I don't look down on people who work there.

I worked at a Mcdonalds for 4 1/2 years, so no I don't look down on people who work there.
:cheers: for your hard work.