My first job (other than growing up on the farm) was at a mcdonalds in high school, they tought me some important job skill i used on my college jobs that then turned into careers.
I see McDonalds as “Kindergarden for Careers” and workign the fry line should never be a “Lifetime Career”, however some become managers that manage the peole who work the fry lines and they make a decent living with that job too.
But the fry line cook at mcdonalds should always be job that gets fresh highschool students every year as the veterans of those grunt jobs either get better job elsewhere or they become managers and further their education at hamburger U.
generally, too many people put down McDonalds when in reality, its a "go to" place for many of us when we're running late to get home,or traveling....you always know what you're going to get, its pretty quick, and not too expensive...
and as for people that work there, it teaches people manners, organization,teamwork,etc....nothing in the world wrong with it at all...
and some people don't need to make a zillion dollars to live...some just need "some" money for the household...others are just starting out....no shame at all....infact, I'd say its commendable...