Ghostinthemachine: I actually am old enough to remember when the french fries from MickeyD's were edible and pleasing to eat! They are now potato compost shaped into french fries and all are horrifically freezer burnt and taste terrible! I would not spend my money on MickeyD's french fries if they were the last fries on earth - and I absolutely LOVE french fries. MickeyD's french fries no longer rate even in the top 100 of available french fries! And that is sad because McDonalds was once a great American company with quickly served, fresh, clean, pleasant tasting food - I abhor the crap that McDonalds currently microwaves up - my money is MUCH better spent elsewhere. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
Making my own saves my time, trouble, money and is the best available in town. One simple little thing that makes me a Happy camper in the morning.
Playing the nice card and giving me the Bate greeting doesn't impress me...This place is unique in that it has a high tolerance for fools...Which is the only reason you are still here.....
My old teacher used to tell me that those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
You guys start pissing on anothers foot, then you whine when you get a little snap kick to the balls. If you don't like the feeling, then keep your barn door closed. I'm not one of the soy boys you're used to pissing on.
Ghostinthemachine: I actually am old enough to remember when the french fries from MickeyD's were edible and pleasing to eat! They are now potato compost shaped into french fries and all are horrifically freezer burnt and taste terrible! I would not spend my money on MickeyD's french fries if they were the last fries on earth - and I absolutely LOVE french fries. MickeyD's french fries no longer rate even in the top 100 of available french fries! And that is sad because McDonalds was once a great American company with quickly served, fresh, clean, pleasant tasting food - I abhor the crap that McDonalds currently microwaves up - my money is MUCH better spent elsewhere. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
My first paycheck job was McDonalds. My manager was one of the best I ever had and taught me a lot. He would hire someone, and if they worked hard, he'd give them a raise within a month. It helped keep decent people, and the others would soon quit. I got a raise before my first paycheck. He also was no-nonsense when it came to paychecks. He staffed appropriately on payday and didn't play games with your money. In fact, one of his sayings was "The quickest way to pi$$ off someone is to mess with their money or their family." His management style was one that if you weren't in the middle of a lunch or dinner rush, you should be cleaning up or preparing for one. Couple of months later I was running my own shift. Had to be 18 for manger, but I didn't want a career at McDonalds.
Years later, I was eating my lunch at a McDonalds, and noticed it was fully and completely staffed. There were corporate type people going around and asking customers questions. A manager with a clipboard was dutifully writing down responses. When they approached my table, he asked the usual questions about quality, price, and cleanliness. His last question was if there was anything they could do to improve efficiency. I asked if he had ever worked a lunch rush when half your crew was missing. He said no, and I told him that if he had, he would figure out damn quick what the inefficiencies were. The manager with the clipboard was happily writing everything down and gave me a knowing wink.
Decent part time job for a 16 year old high school kid.
My first wife worked there while she was in high school. Back then it was mostly white folks working and mostly in high school and most moved on to something else or college. I have to say its my last resort mostly because of the very low quality help in most of the stores in my area. Not much better in the others except for Chic-fil-a. Most of those are better managed and staffed. Lately I've been stopping at Hardee's, there's a store near by with decent management and they keep it clean. At least as far as I can see......
