Why does everyone look down on fast food jobs?

I mean, in the current economic climate, I'm doing just fine while all of my friends with "better jobs" are struggling to find work and getting laid off. I consider myself a reasonably intelligent guy, and I do some freelance writing on the side, but my primary source of income comes from my job as a Restaurant Manager.

...but my primary source of income comes from my

Assassin_87

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...but my primary source of income comes from my

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Hardy har har. Internet connection is a little lackluster at the moment. :P

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Assassin_87

my thing is this. if you're 35 and cooking burgers and fries is the sum of your lifes accomplishment then i just find that kinda sad. also i've noticed the people who make/serve food at a mc donalds, jack in the box, kfc etc etc are usually there because they're not the brightest lot. i can't even begin to fathom how many times ive had a simple order messed up, how difficult is "no tomatos" ?

It just seems like you get the least respect. No one will ever thank you for being a fry cook. As mentioned you don't really need any skill or knowledge. I applied to work in a grocery store because my parents didn't really want me working fast food. It has a cliche as being a first job, just like being a paperboy.. it won't really command respect on your resume.

Being a manager is a bit different though. You have to actually manage people, make schedules, order stuff etc. I just applied to be a manager in a few stores and I am in university, so I doubt I will get them :P. I want to build some leadership qualities, even though I'm studying business/accounting. I can't find a job anywhere else right now anyway.

Because people are snobs. Its as simple as that.

Doesnt change the fact that its a hard, low-paid job that requires no experience or qualifications If youre happy, then good for youFirstDiscovery

Trying to get a job at a level any higher than Assistant Manager without an impressive amount of related/applicable experience or a business degree is nigh impossible. Now, whether or not my job is low paid depends on what sort of lifestyle you're accustomed to. I'm fine with my pay though. That's mostly because I live in the south, where cost of living is insanely low compared to most other places in the US.

For instance, in New York I'd be screwed. :P

Because even if you flunk out of high school or college you can still flip burgers :P

While i would never work within a fast food business, i highly appreciate those that do so i can get my meals while im on the go :)

I do have to admit that the people that I hire are usually pretty worthless individuals with no ambition in life.

[QUOTE="FirstDiscovery"]Doesnt change the fact that its a hard, low-paid job that requires no experience or qualifications If youre happy, then good for youAssassin_87

Trying to get a job at a level any higher than Assistant Manager without an impressive amount of related/applicable experience or a business degree is nigh impossible. Now, whether or not my job is low paid depends on what sort of lifestyle you're accustomed to. I'm fine with my pay though. That's mostly because I live in the south, where cost of living is insanely low compared to most other places in the US.

For instance, in New York I'd be screwed. :P

Youve done well for yourself and i think its going to help you rise up in other opportunities, im a student so im not as experienced, but if i was as qualified as you id look elsewhere very soon. But at the end of the day, if it satisfies you, then who am i to say otherwise

If it's a teenager working there I wouldn't look down at them at all, we all need money and for someone with no qualifications or experience it is one of the easiest places to get a job, and hey at least they're working for their money rather then getting everything given to them on a silver platter like a lot of teenagers, however 25+ I would start to think they should get off their asses and do something better with themselves, but at least they have a job.bean-with-bacon

If it's a teenager working there I wouldn't look down at them at all, we all need money and for someone with no qualifications or experience it is one of the easiest places to get a job, and hey at least they're working for their money rather then getting everything given to them on a silver platter like a lot of teenagers, however 25+ I would start to think they should get off their asses and do something better with themselves, but at least they have a job.bean-with-bacon

But if those people are fine with that why should they try to better themselves? Why does everyone have to shoot for the moon and the stars?

[QUOTE="bean-with-bacon"]If it's a teenager working there I wouldn't look down at them at all, we all need money and for someone with no qualifications or experience it is one of the easiest places to get a job, and hey at least they're working for their money rather then getting everything given to them on a silver platter like a lot of teenagers, however 25+ I would start to think they should get off their asses and do something better with themselves, but at least they have a job.PlayBox39

But if those people are fine with that why should they try to better themselves? Why does everyone have to shoot for the moon and the stars?

Well I was a dishwasher for about 7 months at a diner. It wasnt bad but the work was very degrading to me....

I mean its money... but I dont really enjoy washing other peoples dishes, cleaning others messes and taking out the trash everyday.

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[QUOTE="bean-with-bacon"]If it's a teenager working there I wouldn't look down at them at all, we all need money and for someone with no qualifications or experience it is one of the easiest places to get a job, and hey at least they're working for their money rather then getting everything given to them on a silver platter like a lot of teenagers, however 25+ I would start to think they should get off their asses and do something better with themselves, but at least they have a job.bean-with-bacon

But if those people are fine with that why should they try to better themselves? Why does everyone have to shoot for the moon and the stars?

I'm pretty sure there are some people out there who would be fine with that.

Besides not all fast food places are like what you described.

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But if those people are fine with that why should they try to better themselves? Why does everyone have to shoot for the moon and the stars?

PlayBox39

I'm pretty sure there are some people out there who would be fine with that.

Besides not all fast food places are like what you described.

Well, if you're a manager, that's quite a bit different. I don't think you'd fit into the "burger-flipper" stereotype. Elraptor

That's true. It's just that most people don't have that viewpoint. A lot of people in my family tell me that I should move into a different profession to "better myself" but I'm only 21, and at the moment am being trained into a District Management position. To me, that's a pretty good indicator of success. As young as I am I don't feel the need to rush anything. Do I want to go back to school? Sure, eventually. But I have a lot of time, and if I can build a couple years worth of great business experience before getting my schooling done, all the better.

Fast food jobs are generally not a career nor do they pay enough to raise a family. Fine for kids or retired people supplementing their income.

lol 99 percent of the people who replied to the thread didn't even read the full opening post.

Because anyone can work at a fast food restaurant.

Teenagers & college kids get a free pass though. Adults ( 23+ ) do not......unless you're the manager.

lol 99 percent of the people who replied to the thread didn't even read the full opening post.

Assassin_87

I have about 5 friends that had gigs in McDonalds/Wendy's. They all hated it and looked down at it even when they worked there. The best part from what I could tell was just doing stupid crap when they weren't busy. Let's celebrate!

because frankly...they suck.

Probably because you don't really need any sort of prior training and they usually pay minimum wage.

Well I was a dishwasher for about 7 months at a diner. It wasnt bad but the work was very degrading to me....

I mean its money... but I dont really enjoy washing other peoples dishes, cleaning others messes and taking out the trash everyday.

In my experience, I find that fast-food workers tend to be unsavory people. Horrible hygiene, grotesquely overweight, jerks, etc.