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McDonalds and Boyfriends

Posted by: Sarah ( Australia ) on July 21, 1997 at 14:45:57:

Okay, everyone who visits this site knows my opinion of how McDonalds treats their workers. But I have just received yet another phone call from my boyfriend cancelling our plans for the day in order to work because he was called in. I don't blame him though because if he says no then the managers get shitty and give him less hours. I don't see why they continuously need to call people at the last minute and ask them to work. Is it because someone has pulled out of their shift at the last minute? Well it seems to happen a lot. Or is it because the managers don't roster enough people on to see if they can get by without paying extra staff.
I seem to always be arranging our lives around McDonalds, and it was the same when I worked their. In the eyes of most Australian McDonalds owners (it seems) the attitude is plainly McDONALDS COMES FIRST. The crap they tell you about McDonalds fitting around your plans is bullshit. My McDonalds didn't even have a book where you could write that you were unavaliable. You had to tell a manager and hoped that they remembered.
I'm not mad at my boyfriend, he needs the money and it's hard to find work that will fit around uni. But he has his roster for the week, why can't McDonalds get their act together and roster enough staff on so I get to spend the day with my boyfriend?

Follow Ups:

Welcome to adulthood..where work comes first! Jen USA August 12 1997 (1)
- The workers who keep cancelling need to be dealt with Mike Bacon Bedford, TX USA August 13 1997 (0)
Just don't answer your phone. Mike Bacon Bedford, TX USA August 01 1997 (0)
this is what happens when employees aren't organized Quincunx Over the Ocean ,over the Hills and Faraway July 22 1997 (52)
- What is most important - having a job or not? Bengt McD sweden July 31 1997 (1)
  - Re: What is most important - having a democracy or dictatorship? Quincunx IWW Too rambunctious to be in Sweden August 01 1997 (0)
- Mcdonalds is full of crap Jackie Canada July 29 1997 (6)
  - fellow former McSufferer Matt Ontario Canada November 20 1997 (0)
  - you got that right KuShuna tired of bullshit tennessee,USA August 29 1997 (0)
  - Do you work for MOST of them or perhaps only ONE? Jen USA August 12 1997 (0)
  - don't like your job, then quit Chad usa August 10 1997 (0)
  - great place to work L. Campbell Australia August 09 1997 (0)
  - Have you tried looking for another job? Mike Bacon Bedford, TX USA July 31 1997 (0)
- Surtenly not at McDonald's Belgium!!! Peter Janssens Belgium July 24 1997 (42)
  - What a lucky couple ! Quincunx Over the Hills and not in Belgium July 25 1997 (41)
    - Democracy in crew meetings and rap sessions Peter Janssens Belgium July 26 1997 (40)
      - Democracy rap sessions? You can't be serious! Siamak UK July 28 1997 (20)
        
        I don't think unions are the answer. Mike Bacon Bedford, TX USA July 28 1997 (19)
        
        A workers' organisation at McD is an absolute must! Siamak UK July 29 1997 (13)
        
        To all who want a union: something to think about. Mike Bacon Bedford, TX USA August 09 1997 (3)
        
        The customers can wait Quincunx IWW Refugee from Texas August 15 1997 (2)
        
        UPS is already losing customers. Mike Bacon Lone Star State #1, Bedford, TX USA August 15 1997 (1)
        
        Customers have a Tendency to Come Back Quincunx IWW Graduate of Gladiator School ,Texas Gulag University August 17 1997 (0)
        
        When I was store manager in Sweden... Bengt Mcd Sweden July 31 1997 (8)
        
        I simply don't believe you! Siamak UK August 04 1997 (7)
        
        Answers given - choice is yours whether to believe Bengt McDonald`s Sweden August 05 1997 (6)
        
        Bengt, I am curious to know... Siamak UK August 06 1997 (5)
        
        This time it is your turn to answer! Bengt McD Sweden August 07 1997 (4)
        
        Liberal manager but still anti-union! Siamak UK August 12 1997 (3)
        
        So now I am antiunion? Bengt McD Sweden August 12 1997 (2)
        
        The Cat got your tongue Siamak? Bengt McD Sweden August 30 1997 (1)
        
        I type with my fingers Bengt :) Siamak UK September 03 1997 (0)
        
        You don't understand the question Ted Troublemakers R Us Madison, WI, USA July 29 1997 (1)
        
        who benefits from a union? mudsy October 06 1997 (0)
        
        Re: If you don't think unions are the answer.... Quincunx IWW Over the Hills and Faraway July 29 1997 (0)
        
        I don't think there are any answers Sarah Australia July 29 1997 (1)
        
        There are answers, you just don't know them all Cara Russell Fast Food For All USA July 30 1997 (0)
      - rap sessions don't work betty Australia July 28 1997 (0)
      - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Sarah Australia July 28 1997 (17)
        
        It's only The Bad and The Ugly Siamak UK July 28 1997 (16)
        
        if you hate your job, quit Joey Stalin PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) Commieland July 30 1997 (7)
        
        What appropriate name for McD manager! Siamak UK July 30 1997 (2)
        
        Mr Stalin at McDonald's?? Bengt McD Sweden July 31 1997 (0)
        
        Remember the labor movement Joey? Quincunx IWW Over the Hills and Closer then one may think July 31 1997 (0)
        
        Show us the evidence or shut up! Siamak UK July 30 1997 (3)
        
        We're not heartless monsters Joey Stalin Commieland July 30 1997 (2)
        
        But corporate management policies are...... Quincunx August 01 1997 (0)
        
        Why don't you just admit McSpotlight is reliable? Siamak UK July 31 1997 (0)
        
        It's the bad burgers and the ugly journalism Quincunx IWW Over Here ! July 29 1997 (7)
        
        At least I do More than bitch Sarah Australia July 31 1997 (6)
        
        At least I do more than bitch. And you are not the only one! Siamak UK July 31 1997 (0)
        
        re the food, you were right Ann Younger UK July 31 1997 (4)
        
        Reliable Sources Sarah Australia August 06 1997 (3)
        
        It's the source that matters Ann Younger UK August 09 1997 (1)
        
        Cool thanks Sarah Australia August 14 1997 (0)
        
        Need for confirmation Quincunx To the northeast August 07 1997 (0)