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by Nuttsky on January 27th, 2008
I don't see why it should be. An honest job is an honest job. People work at fast-food places for all kinds of different reasons - one of which is flexibility of hours - and I for one don't make assumptions about those people.
by Auntie Em on January 27th, 2008
It's less embarrassing than starving.
It's also more honorable than being on the public welfare rolls when you don't have to be.
by Rince on January 27th, 2008
No its a good honest job, better than some people who don't bother getting a job and just expect the state to look after them.
by Jade on January 28th, 2008
There is nothing embarrassing about having a job and making your own way rather than thinking you are too good and sitting on your behind letting the welfare system or your parents support you.
by Olero on January 27th, 2008
No your getting a paycheck whats embarrassing about that?
by Kahzane on January 28th, 2008
It depends on what you take pride in, and what embarrasses you.
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on January 27th, 2008
No no no no no no no no. Not in the least. Employment is something to be proud of, not ashamed. While McDonald's is not a career at the restaurant level, at least, it is the start of a great journey. Not sure who else remembers this, but some years ago McDonald's had an ad campaign where their slogan was "Let us be your first job," where they encouraged parents to have their children work at McDonald's.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on October 31st, 2008
No honest work should be embarrassing. Embarrassing is living at home and letting your parents support you because you are too "good" to work at mcdonalds.
by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on January 28th, 2008
I never have. I would be far more embarrassed if I was caught working on a street corner.
by Crab_pi_4_sail on April 28th, 2008
as an 18yo working in the retail catering industry(not fast food) I'm not remotely embarrassed. i've been working at burger king for 2 and a bit years. initially it was a part time job to put myself through college before i went to university.
unfortunately before i could attend university my father fell seriously ill and i feel i cannot move away with him in his current state, so i now work at BK full time, until he recovers or i feel i can move further away at least.
In those last 6 months i've been promoted twice and am now assistant manager, so please don't ever judge people that work in 'fast food' outlets because you have no idea of their personal circumstances
by Tigger on January 28th, 2008
i worked there when i was 16 for 2 years and became a manager... when i 1st started and people asked where i worked i was very embarrassed, i soon got over that tho as i went further up the ladder and i wasnt just a till tart i was an office tart... also i met my fiance there who was a manager and now manages a marks and sparks and his brother owns 12 after owning a McDs! i met some great people there and was a great experience!
by MissFerly on October 31st, 2008
No. I think its a legitimate job and you should be proud that you've got one.
by curious on April 28th, 2008
iT SHOULDNT, ITS A JOB AND THE WAY THINGS ARE TODAY BE GLAD YOU HAVE ANY JOB.
by Littlebirrd on January 27th, 2008
It's a job. There's nothing embarassing about hard work.
by Borderlinux on January 27th, 2008
It's only embarrassing if you're insecure and still care what other people think...
...or if you've been there 10 years and haven't gotten that first promotion yet.
by jackpipe30 on October 31st, 2008
As long as you are paying your bills and taking care of your family, who cares where you work as long as it's legal? I wouldn't advertise it, but a paycheck is a paycheck.
by NCJake on June 18th, 2008
No. Anyone who has worked in a cruddy job and in a good job knows that the cruddy job was harder. So someone working at one of those jobs - provided they are doing it well - deserves respect for giving an extra effort, in my opinion.
by Sophia on January 29th, 2008
If you think it's embarrasing, do not step in Mcdonald's again in the rest of your life. Can you? I don't think so. So, show respect to those workers in Mcdonald's.
by FaerieWhings on January 27th, 2008
I couldn't imagine being an adult doing that, but if I had to in order to feed my family I would. I wasn't embarrassed when i was 15 and working there though.
by Sweet T on January 27th, 2008
Absolutely not! What should be embarrasing, is not having a job.
by car audio crazy on January 27th, 2008
you make money so i dont see how its embarrasing. unless you dont like to make money
by bubble123 on October 31st, 2008
ive just got a job there, and to be honest i am a little worried wat my friends will think, but reading all of your comments has made me feel a little better, ThankYou
by joebud on June 18th, 2008
Only on the days you have to dress up like a clown and get in the barrel.
by technios on June 11th, 2008
i did it... it was only embarrassing the third time i was hired at the same one!
by downer on June 11th, 2008
I worked at McDonalds for a while in my town and when people that I knew came in I was embarressed at first, but I wanted to make money. I wasn't there because I had to be, it was just to have some extra cash, so it wasn't like my friends looked down on me for working.
by Someguy on January 29th, 2008
I did see a bright, cute, articulate, non-Hispanic young lady working at a McDonald's the other day and wondered what had gone wrong in her life. I actually called a friend and made comment about it. true story
by LindsayJ. on January 29th, 2008
no! no one should EVER be ashamed of their job unless it is hurting someone! why would it be embarassing. what is embarassing about hard work?
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on January 27th, 2008
It's only embarrassing if you go to the bathroom on your break, give birth to a baby and try to flush him down the toilet.
by eric on January 27th, 2008
Hey. You gotta do what you gotta do.
by Fox Happy on January 27th, 2008
I was embarrassed to work there. Nothing like attending college for multiple biology degrees and having to ask people if they wanted fries what that.
by Mitchell on January 27th, 2008
I would never ever work there!!!
by Normal guy on August 2nd, 2009
Only if someone you know comes in and sees you.
by Shemarq the Wamama on August 2nd, 2009
I have more respect for someone working at McDonalds than someone sitting on their ass collecting welfare when they are more than capable of working.
by Bigessfour wears a Army COAT on November 23rd, 2008
I am personally grateful for McDonalds workers, i gotta get my double hamburger with cheese fix occasionally and without them, i would just be in the parking lot banging on the window, remembering the old days.
by CMK10131980 on November 17th, 2008
not Embarasing so much as degrading, but some time ya gotta do what ya gotta to make some money.
by LuckyLefty on November 17th, 2008
Not unless you're like.. over 30...
by DukeG on November 17th, 2008
Not as embarassing as getting Fired from McDonalds
by lonelydragon on October 31st, 2008
It could be embarrassing, especially if you end up serving a more successful friend. However, working at McD's is better than not having a job. And you do not have to stay there forever. Just use it as a temp job and do well so you will get good references for your next job.
by exgirlfriend on October 31st, 2008
A job is a job..-- no job you can have would be embarrassing!
by Your sisters cute friend on October 31st, 2008
It could be. Suppose your husband was a professor and you were both at a party. AH, Professor Robbins, and your lovely wife Marie. And what do you do Marie? Um, I work at McDonalds.
by koldkanuck on October 31st, 2008
Absolutely not,if you a a special needs employee.
by Anonymous on April 28th, 2008
Opportunity comes in many varieties. Living off the work of others or on the dole from your parents would be embarrassing. The late Ray Kroc, founder of McDonalds wasn't to embarrassed to sell milkshake mixes to independent burger stands in his 50's.
by Greekgod on April 28th, 2008
No, at least the person is earning a living.
People who cannot be bothered finding work are an embarrasment
by Jeztyr - whispering in the ears of kings on April 28th, 2008
Not in the slightest. Working at MacDonalds is a step in the right direction in terms of getting a good work ethic, proper hygiene training, food handling, customer service and floor skills. Plus, the money helps.
If anyone make fun of you for working, they are a dead beat.
by Butterfly69870 on April 28th, 2008
Hell, with the turnover they have if you stay there a few months and have a HSD or G.E.D. you can become manager and make more than twice what I make now at a "professional" job.
by lylouk on April 28th, 2008
No I didn't feel this way personally, but it was embarassing to see what was going on in there. And also how some people just prefer to poo on the toilet seat rather than inside. Just for fun,... wasn't fun for me to clean all up!
by thekingcobra63 on January 27th, 2008
Not remotely, it is not nearly as embarrassing as being an able bodied person with no job and making no money, or being the guy selling pirated DVDs on the street, or being a drug dealer or prostitute. It is a respectable and legitimate business to work for and not only a great place for young people to start out but a big corporation that has opportunities for advancement. Ask some of McDOnald's executives and find out how many started out working the french fries and worked their way through college at Mcdonalds. Many of them have, and I don't think they are embarrassed about working at McDOnalds.
by GiraffeyedDonor-ish on January 27th, 2008
It depends...if you're young and you're trying to get jobs here and there, you should be very proud of yourself. But if you're over 30-ish and you could have gotten a better job or even a better education...well...that's not so great.
by lizzie 25 on January 27th, 2008
I think as long as you're earning an honest living, it shouldn't matter where you work.
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Yeah, but what if someone you went to school with comes in for some nuggets. I imagine that you could feel your face go flame-grilled.
by Rudi W on January 27th, 2008
No, I don't think so. When I was a kid I made pizzas and sold pizza slices in a mall - it was just a job. I was still me; other people were still themselves. This doesn't CHANGE you or other people. A job is a good thing, and nobody starts out as president of IBM.
by Nuttsky on January 27th, 2008
if someoen you want to school with is going to judge you for that why do you care what they thnk anyway?
by LindsayJ. on April 29th, 2008
Should the McDolnalds employees who graduate from hamburger university believe that they received a quality education?
by failed_stoic on November 26th, 2008
be nice to people who work in fast food or risk getting a drool soaked burger.......food for thought!
by Beaux on April 28th, 2009
fuckin right man. seriously tho mcdonalds store managers make 40-50k which is more than i and probably many others
by LindsayJ. on April 28th, 2009
I don't eat fast-food, so I guess that I don't have to worry about someone spitting in the burger. I think that people who do not agree with the negative aspects of the fast-food industry should not be pressured to work there at all.
by failed_stoic on August 5th, 2009