I have worked at McDonald's for about two years, and I can not tell you how annoying it can be. Working fast food has helped me become a patient, friendly person, even on my worst days.
1. Asking for salt-free fries is the most ANNOYING thing EVER.
We have to clean out our fry holder with napkins and wash the salt soaked scoop to make your salt free fry. There is a special place in Hell if you ask for salt at the window as well. It would be much better to just ask for fresh fries.
2. If you are rude to us, we have our ways of revenge.
Yes, we are required to be nice to your face, however, we may skimp on your fries or give you the least amount of ice-cream toppings that we can get away with.
3. If you are nice to us, we will reward you greatly.
You may find extra ice cream toppings on your ice cream, coupons in your bag, and extra sauce. We appreciate nice customers, especially on our bad days.
4. There is no reason to yell at the front counter person for your food being made wrong.
Yes, I understand that you're frustrated, but I promise the front counter person did not ask for it to be made wrong. Chill out.
5. Do not get nasty with me when I ask you to pull forward so I can hand the people behind you their food - especially when you have a huge order.
Who comes through drive-thru and orders 20 sandwiches and expects it to be ready in one minute, 30 seconds? Chill out and be patient and appreciate your fresh food.
6. There's a special place in Hell for people who pay in ALL coins.
You do realize that I have to count that all, right? Then I get in trouble for not having it counted quick enough. Here's a secret, Sometimes we eyeball it.
7. DO NOT order a meal, and then say you don't want fries and a drink.
All you are doing is wasting my time by not knowing how to order your damn food.
8. "I have two separate orders" is our least favorite thing to hear.
It's even more annoying when one complete order is ONE DRINK. So your friend can't lend you $1.07? Lord help us all...
9. When people come through drive-thru with a broken window.
Yes, we are judging you. Please stop being so lazy. You make yourself look dumb.
10. People who talk on their phone while in drive-thru and ignore the person in the window also have a special place in hell.
I'm sorry to interrupt your phone conversation by serving you. Believe me, I don't want to deal with you either.
11. Going into the freezer sucks.
We always feel sorry for people who have to go get fries.. However, it is a nice escape to scream or sneak in a text.
12. The grease smell never leaves your uniform.
Nothing is worse than the stale grease smell.
13. People who come through five minutes before close with a monster order also have a place in Hell.
We are trying to get our stuff done so we can go home. We have to dirty more dishes for your selfishness.
These are just a few of the most annoying aspects of working at McDonald's.
