Special Snowflake alert!
She has PTSD like I have washboard abs.
Wait 'til you get to the real world, chump.
In college we discussed making widgets.
In the real world no one wanted to hear about my widget making theories.
I was not surprised because I know the difference between widgets and real world products.
Why don’t theses children know this?
LOL. Oh boy. There are miles of comedy gold in that statement.
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Ping for hilarity.
It always helps to actually read the article.
“Before you encourage someone to practice “self care†in its current definition, think about in what situations this is actually useful or feasible advice — this extends to life at Haverford as well; since I work three campus jobs, I only have enough time on many days to go to class, go to work, and do my homework. I’m grateful to have worked at McDonald’s: It taught me how better to handle my anxiety and how to put myself last in the name of efficiency and a common goal. McDonald’s strengthened my character, my work ethic, and expanded my capacity for resilience, valuable lessons which could not be learned in the “safe spaces†of Haverford’s campus.”
Good for this writer. She may have PTSD but she has the strength to overcome the peer pressure to react like a helpless child in the name of political correctness.
She’s learned what it takes to make her way in the world, as we all must.
You would think this would be an article about hard work, the value of a dollar, how important a good attitude is, etc.
OK. I actually read the article. And it’s a pretty good one. She still has a lot of growing up to do, but that job at McDogbarf gave her a swift kick in the right direction and she knows it. May God grant that the stifling political correctess of Haverford not smother the spark of sanity that even now promises to ignite a fire of liberty in her heart.
I worked the grill, washed the dishes, and cleaned the dining area.
I loved making my own money, and took pride in how well I met the 5pm rush. Even worked extra hours when we were short.
Then again that was the last century, I guess,
And from that, I grew; I learned to take care of myself in ways that didn't inconvenience anyone, draw unnecessary attention to myself, or interfere with the structures in place and the work which had to be done. McDonald's was not a "safe space" for me, and that was how it should be; I was a small part of a big picture, and my feelings had no business influencing said big picture.
“What Working At McDonald’s Taught Me About Privilege”
I’m sorry but this is BS. Had the snowflake ever been to a Mcdonalds before taking the job? If so then she should have known what it would be like. Is it really so unreasonable that a customer demands their order be correct, and that they not be charged more than they should be? Has Snowflake ever NOT been the center of the Universe? Did Mommy never yell at her for smearing the contents of her diaper on the walls? PTSD? Give me a freaking break. While I do appreciate that this girl works 3 jobs to pay her bills this essay falls firmly in the category of first world rich white girl problems.
Not necessary to read the article—or comprehend it—in order to comment, apparently.
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she will nevermake a difference
here is what she should have been doing
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Go to work for McDonalds and consider it as going to school. Rather than come up with a bunch of bucks for tuition, Get a job at MD and pay extreme attention to what is taking place. Get paid for your efforts in the process. Set a limit. Go one year or maybe a year and a half. Be dedicated to the task the same as if you were paying thousands of dollars at a college.
The concept involves looking at McDonalds as an industrial microcosm . Mc Donalds is very much like a factory with hundreds of employees except smaller. MD also has a retail arm in addition to the manufacturing arm. To grasp how things are done in the manufacturing and business world, MD is small enough to observe all the operations that can be studied in detail and the study extrapolated to the world. MD is chosen because it is truly a global company and one if not the very best successful business to be studied.
The big question, the goal of the going to MD as school, is to discover in detail what is MD? Why does it exist?
As a study aid, a laptop computer would be beneficial. The computer can be used to keep notes and to make and record lists. Homework is making notes and expanding the lists, making entries into the big list of things learned and things to be explored further Most McDonalds employees don’t flip burgers, they are in sales. At McDonalds if you apply your self and study what is happening you can develop a good understanding of sales and customer service. The front line, the people on the counter, have an opportunity to meet and greet a wide cross section of customers, of people. The very act of asking†how can I help you†engages the customer in a business transaction. The customers can be observed and then studied in the abstract. Make a list. What kinds of customers, what do they want, what do they need, how does MD meet their wants and needs, what wants and needs are not met, should every want and need be met?
If you clean up, study the various chemicals and cleaners. Read the MSDS documents and learn a lot about OSHA, chemicals and government regulation. Learn what they do and why they do it. Learn why someone made and effort to obtain each of the specific cleaning products. Understand the process and how it relates to government regulations. Learn why MD wants the task not only performed but the reason for doing it. Learn if there is and external requirement such as a local or federal regulation. Learn about the regulation and why it exists. Learn if MD made the rule and how the rule makes the product better.
Somewhere there are posters. The posters are mandated by the government and outline the various employment laws. The posters are the basis for the interaction of business and government. They might seem overly complex and quite boring but they are a major part of the lesson. Study the posters and develop a total understanding of what they mean. Learn how the government and business interact and why.
Hang out with the manager and study and learn the flow of goods. Learn the basics of purchasing. study the inventory flow and learn how inventory management keeps the company rolling. A typical Mc Donalds store is a mega industry on a micro scale They obtain raw materials hire labor and manufacture a product to very tight specifications. The process is typical of all manufacturing, only the product, the manufacturing equipment and size are different.
The principles of how raw materials are obtained, moved around, stored, and used apply to all business and manufacturing. A thorough understanding of the various tasks and processes involved will be useful elsewhere. The lessons can be expanded to a basic understanding of product quality and quality control The business and all the jobs there are absolutely dependent on the quality of the product.
Tight specifications, what are the specifications, where did they come from, why have the specifications, how are they met, who enforces the specifications and assures consistent quality? These are all valuable lessons to be learned in the micro factory. The answers can be learned by paying attention and carefully watching what is actually happening throughout the place.
. The subject of raw materials is very important area of study. One of the lists or perhaps several of the lists would be of various raw materials or raw material categories. . Just what and how many raw materials is required to keep the place running? A list describing the material, where it comes from and exactly how the material is used can provide extremely valuable insights.
Then there is the matter of human resources. A one year study of the flow of people in and out and retained could result in a master’s degree paper on proper use and abuse of labor resources. Then there is cash. A study of cash management could provide a detailed insight into cash, banking and the importance of plastic payments to a small business.
The MD school you choose might be near home or across town but it is merely one of many. A whole different different course of study is what happens at and to MD outside the local operation? How does your store relate to a regional and national and global network of stores.
Back to the big question. Why does your school exist? Why do we have Md’s. The answer to that question applies to each and every business and manufacturing operation in the country. The answer is to make the owners a profit. Each and every item on all the various lists that will be developed in the school process is there to assure a profit. Proving that statement is the goal of the school and learning the reasons is the way the proof is obtained It is all there for free. as a matter of fact one can get paid while at this school. All it takes is a proper frame of mind and a desire. Everything there is something to be learned
An interviewer will be blown out of her shoes when the lessons set out and learned are recounted in extreme detail.
Ah yes, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore - the suburban Philly Holy Three - about as far removed from reality as you can get in higher education.....