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> There are a lot of people who like having a job, but don't really need the money. These people exist, I do not believe that any of them work at fast food res

> There are a lot of people who like having a job, but don't really need the money. These people exist, I do not believe that any of them work at fast food restaurants. That’s an incredible amount of stress to put yourself through to “get out of the house” and meet new people. > Those that need the money move up to management if they can. I think you’re overestimating the size of management by quite a bit.

bluGill 5y ago
Once you learn the job fast food is not stressful. It is hard work, but entirely routine. Most people decide fast food management isn't for them, and move elsewhere. The ones who remain dropped out and need the free training.
- ashtonkem 5y ago
  Did you read the article? It directly countermands everything you’re saying. I personally can’t figure out why you’d make a claim that’s such transparent nonsense. > Most people decide fast food management isn't for them, and move elsewhere. Perhaps it was too stressful? Just a thought.
  - bluGill 5y ago
    I have personally been in fast food, and I worked my way up to management. If what I say contradicts the article, then my personal experience contradicts the article. Management is more stressful. That is a different from the line worker who has been working the same position for the last 5 years, with no interest in advancing. I saw several people refuse advancements because they didn't want the stress: they knew how to do their job and it wasn't stressful at all anymore. (they learned to shut off the customer who yells at them while the cook is behind on orders - this coping is an important skill)
    - ashtonkem 5y ago
      > If what I say contradicts the article, then my personal experience contradicts the article. Then your experience is atypical. > Management is more stressful. But you said it wasn't stressful. Which is it? > they learned to shut off the customer who yells at them while the cook is behind on orders - this coping is an important skill Uhhh, this is not a good thing. You're describing someone shutting down in the face of excessive stress. I'd also point out that claiming that it's "not stressful" and being shouted at by customers are mutually exclusive. Being shouted at is a stressful experience, definitionally.
      - bluGill 5y ago
        I said the line workers who has been in the same position for years is not stressful. Management is a very different thing.

bluGill 5y ago

Once you learn the job fast food is not stressful. It is hard work, but entirely routine. Most people decide fast food management isn't for them, and move elsewhere. The ones who remain dropped out and need the free training.

ashtonkem 5y ago
Did you read the article? It directly countermands everything you’re saying. I personally can’t figure out why you’d make a claim that’s such transparent nonsense. > Most people decide fast food management isn't for them, and move elsewhere. Perhaps it was too stressful? Just a thought.
- bluGill 5y ago
  I have personally been in fast food, and I worked my way up to management. If what I say contradicts the article, then my personal experience contradicts the article. Management is more stressful. That is a different from the line worker who has been working the same position for the last 5 years, with no interest in advancing. I saw several people refuse advancements because they didn't want the stress: they knew how to do their job and it wasn't stressful at all anymore. (they learned to shut off the customer who yells at them while the cook is behind on orders - this coping is an important skill)
  - ashtonkem 5y ago
    > If what I say contradicts the article, then my personal experience contradicts the article. Then your experience is atypical. > Management is more stressful. But you said it wasn't stressful. Which is it? > they learned to shut off the customer who yells at them while the cook is behind on orders - this coping is an important skill Uhhh, this is not a good thing. You're describing someone shutting down in the face of excessive stress. I'd also point out that claiming that it's "not stressful" and being shouted at by customers are mutually exclusive. Being shouted at is a stressful experience, definitionally.
    - bluGill 5y ago
      I said the line workers who has been in the same position for years is not stressful. Management is a very different thing.