To not want to work at my local McDonald's in case someone I know comes in?

[mclovinit]

I currently work in care, but have started to look for other jobs mainly because of bad management and I feel so overworked because of lack of staff.

I’ve applied for retail jobs, but got no response or rejected. So I applied to work at McDonald’s, there’s a few 20-30 mins from me who’s hiring. I got an interview at a McDonald’s 20 mins from me next week, my local McDonald’s is also hiring. It’s a 10 min walk from my house, ideally I’d like to work at my local McDonald’s but again it’s my local McDonald’s which means I’ll see people I know, school mums, neighbours etc basically everyone who knows me and that’s putting me off. I don’t know why, a part of thinks just fuck it and apply, and there’s the other part of me that’s scared. Tbh I’d like to work my way up and hopefully become a manager one day, it’s silly but has anyone worked at a place like this in your local area?

The less/shorter distance you have to commute, the easier your work/life balance will be. Just go for it.

@Aboutcoffee

Go for it!! Chances are you will only see them there once and then they will go to the McD further away so you don't know they are there every 2 days😂

Ffs I need to report this post because I believe I’ve been outed 😂

But no one has judged you; this isnt about them, its about your sense of shame.

Ask your self, will those people you are ashamed of willing to pay your bills, pay to cloth you? If not, let them judge way. That's not tge worst think to be ashamed off. Mcdonalds managers apparently one of tge most sought after. Maybe go in with a plan to work your way up.
I never apply for job without the next possible move or prospect beyond the role.

Go for it
Think about what you will save in travel expenses.
Good luck.

@ParkheadParadise

Go for it Think about what you will save in travel expenses. Good luck.

Exactly. Commuting can really take a bite out of your finances.

I think it's an excellent idea working at Mac Donald's. Go for it!

No job is above or below anyone in my opinion.

@mclovinit

I know McDonald's is a great employer, I worked for them when I was younger. I loved working there, which is one of the reasons why I applied again. It's not because I don't want to be seen working at McDonald's, I just don't like working at a place in my local area knowing anyone I know can basically just walk in. I prefer working in an area where nobody knows me.

I know our school receptionist, several people in the supermarket, the optician and someone who works in Boots. My oldest friends Mum works in Greg’s and other friends aunt cleans for the building I work in.

Interact with them all on occasion, but wouldn’t even cross my mind to judge any of them on the career choice. Ditto for McDonalds.

If you want the ease of proximity to home; you’ll run in to people you know, regardless of the job.

My uni friend done 8 years with McDonalds and was an area manager and she loved every minute of it.

I’d go for it.
I work at my local hospital, and I see everyone and their kids, from my school days, up to ex boyfriends, and ex husband! It’s fine, you’re working, just maintain a professional work attitude, and it won’t worry you.

You will have a job, which is brilliant. Don't bother about anyone else. It will be a nine days' wonder in any case. People are more concerned about themselves.

I had similar a few years ago when money was tight and I worked on the checkouts of our local supermarket for a while. I'm quite posh and well educated so a lot of neighbours/school mums etc were very taken aback to see me there. A couple of snotty types did change their attitude to me after seeing me there but they were no loss. The hours were great and very flexible and the money and 10% grocery discount was very useful and more than made up for being judged by a very few snobby people.

Does anyone remember the AMA by a woman who worked in McDonalds?

Be positive about it if it's what works for you. If other people judge you, who cares? They aren't likely to say so to your face. And you may well judge their choices for whatever reason. Trust your own judgement as to what is right for you.

I'd be more likely to feel awkward that someone I knew saw me buying McDs! I wouldn't judge them for working there.

As a teacher I have often been to shops or the local shopping centre and met someone I know at the till. Parents of pupils or ex pupils. Some have worked in the same place for many years and we've often had a chat while they are serving me. Others I don't immediately recognise - that can be embarrassing unless they are ex pupils who have grown up a lot (and therefore changed in appearance). Or if I can't recall their child's name. My focus is always on being polite to them, not on querying their life choices!

At one point James Wolfensohn worked flipping burgers at McDonalds. And he ended up as head of the world bank. It’s nothing to knock.

Just own it OP. "Yeah I work here, I'm working to support myself, there's a brilliant development programme." Good for you, there's no shame in working, but there is in living off taxpayers if you could be working.

If you serve someone you know you smile, acknowledge them "oh hi, Fiona! What can I get you?" And that's it.

When I worked in retail I served my school friends(and not-friends), folk I knew from dance class, and all the other anonymous faces. It's really not that bad.

@roarfeckingroarr

Just own it OP. "Yeah I work here, I'm working to support myself, there's a brilliant development programme." Good for you, there's no shame in working, but there is in living off taxpayers if you could be working.

I wouldn't even bother justifying it that much if anyone judged me.

@HollowTalk

Does anyone remember the AMA by a woman who worked in McDonalds?

This one?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/AMA/3327636-I-m-A-Manager-At-McDonalds-AMA

Hold your head up.

When I was in school I worked in a supermarket and one of the women I used to work with would hide when mums from her sons school came in. It’s really stuck with me how awful it was that she felt so bad when she didn’t need to.

I do know what you mean. When I was a student I worked at a pizza takeaway/delivery place. They had a branch in the middle of town and one further out. I started off at the one in town and worked there for a year.

Then did some shifts to cover someone’s holiday at the one out of town and really preferred it, just because there were less people I knew coming in. I was really comfortable there and ended up working there for three years and being promoted.

A few years back I did a spell as a barista part-time in a place in my local shopping centre. Someone I knew me came in on my second day and laughed at me and it did upset me at the time. I never settled there and left for another job as soon as I could.

So I basically think people do better in jobs when they are comfortable and relaxed with your surroundings. If you’re going to be more comfortable at the other branch, trust your own instincts and go for that, especially as your aim is to get promoted.

Agree there is no shame in it whatsoever, but this is about what makes you feel most comfortable and able to do your best.

It's so awful that we feel such judgement that this has to be a question. But yes I'd feel the same. I'd absolutely go for it though! You'd be working, you'd have a better work/life balance, hold your head up high.

I'm angry at the choices I made in the past based on what others might have thought of me. None of those people matter 10 years later, the ones that do matter wouldn't have judged.

Do what makes you happy.

Have you not got a local Aldi? Better pay & less hassle.

I think it'll end up really bugging you having to do an extra 10 or more minutes commute just to avoid seeing people you think might judge you.

Fuck 'em, go for it and good luck 🤞

@Aboutcoffee

Go for it!! Chances are you will only see them there once and then they will go to the McD further away so you don't know they are there every 2 days😂

This is true, my Saturday night Domino’s habit has gone down substantially since I discovered one of my sister’s friends works at our local branch I just order from Papa John’s every other weekend now 😂

Free commute ten min walk. No brainer