How to tell my McDonalds owner/operator "no"?

Question

I am currently assistant manager at my Mcdonalds, I am 20 years old and a full time college student. Last week the supervisor and owner came to have a meeting with me and asked me if I would like to fulfill the store manager role of one of their stores while attending school. They said they are willing to work around school, however the job would probably require 40 hours consistently. There is a significant pay increase, and they offered to pay for all my books through college. I put some hard thinking in it, and decided against it because at some point down the road, as my college career advances, I may not be able to put in the hours I do now. I need to tell him that I am declining his offer politely and professionally while not being ignored for future pay increases or recognition. Any suggestions?

I have every intention of finishing college and I do not want being a store manager to be my life, because I know I could get a better job once finished with my degree.

Answer 1

It should be a positive statement when you decline the offer.

Maybe something like: I am very flattered by the opportunity you offered me, and I really gave it a lot of thought. I am just afraid I would have too much on my plate with the additional responsibility. I feel both my schoolwork and my performance at work would suffer if I stretched myself so thin.

I am glad my performance earned that kind of confidence in my abilities from you, and I hope you would still consider me for an advancement in the future.

Answer 2

Just tell them exactly what you're telling us - at some point down the road, as your college career advance, you may not be able to put in the time, and that you're going to have to decline. But you greatly appreciate the offer. Sounds really good to me. Just say it in a tactful tone.

Answer 3

Then just tell him politely that you don't think you can handle the hours once college work starts to increase, but that you'd be happy to continue working with your current position.

Answer 4

I would just tell them that you don't think there is any way you can handle your current obligations (school/ work/etc) and the added responsibilities of the job. Thank them for the consideration, and let them know that under different circumstances you might have accepted.

Answer 5

I agree with you completely you sound as though you have a great mind on your shoulders.,I would explain i appreciate the offer but,at this time you do not fel as though you can put in your manager request with 100 percent because of school and you would love for himt o remember you in future advances in company if something doesnt pan out ..you appreciate his confidence in you!

Answer 6

quite right. college is about socialising and networking, not just study. the friends and contacts you make after college hours will stand you in good stead throughout your career. But not if you are working in a restaurant!

thank them for the opportunity. can you introduce someone who might be suitable?

Answer 7

Well, you could just tell them your really sorry but you can't do it because college will get harder soon, and you probably won't be able to do so much while still balancing your college work. I'm sure they'll understand.

Answer 8

How about a guy who DOESN'T take you to Mc Donalds & just leaves you on your own to eat Ramen Noodles & cereal at home? You should feel lucky the man is buying you a meal.

Answer 9

Just tell them no. You wanna go to school and pursue a real job and that requires time and thats too much of a commitment to commit to.

Answer 10

Tell them exactly what you wrote here. Thank them for offerig you the opportunity and tell them that you intend to continue to do a good job for them.