To get a job at McDonald's/retail just to meet new people and make some friends?

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I run a small business part time, waiting for DS to start school in September so I can do it full time. In the meantime, I really want to get a job retail, McDonald's anything not for the money, but just to meet new people and make some new friends.

I feel so lonely, I have zero friends and no social life outside home/kids. Has anyone applied for a job for the same reason?

I used to work in shops when I was a teenager and I have fond memories of the all the friends I made, but lost contact because I moved/life happened.

My local McDonald's is hiring btw.

It makes sense to me to earn money and meet people at the same time. It is dignified and purposeful work.

It would be a great idea in normal times.

I'd be quite surprised if people were hiring right now, and many clubs will be reducing or stopping activities.

So upon the short term, I'd start looking for volunteering opportunities.

McDonalds pay sucks but I worked there during uni and had great fun - you will meet a lot of people and have a laugh for sure!