How long should I work at Mcdonalds before I quit?

Question

I'm 16 and I started working part-time at Mcdonalds at the end of October and I hate it. The pay is bad and I hardly got any trianing so everyone is always angry with me all the time because I don't actually know what I'm doing. The only reason I got a job there was because I couldn't get a job anywhere else so I thought if I just put up with it for a while I could quit and use that as experience on my resume and get a job i actually want. So my question is how long should i work there so it looks like significant experience on my resume? If i quit at the beginning of January next year it would look like I'd worked there for 4 months or should I wait until march so it looks like 6 months or should i wait even longer..ugh. Also how exactly should I go about quitting keeping in mind that the manager and i aren't exactly best friends ( she talks to me in the voice my parents used when i poured milk into the VCR when i was six)

Answer 1

6 months is a reasonable time frame. The professional way to quit a job is to write a letter giving two weeks' notice. You do not have to state your reasons just "This is to inform you of my resignation effective _____(insert date)." You might put in a sentence or two about what you learned (something positive) but it's not necessary. You are simply informing them of your last day. Some places may 'release' you on the spot or others might have you work out your two weeks notice. If you quit in March you could cite upcoming exams, schoolwork, etc as an excuse if you want to, but that's not really necessary either. Best of luck. Hang in there. Everyone has an unpleasant job the first time around. Meanwhile, keep your eyes and ears open, you may find something else before your 6 months is up. Meanwhile, having a mental deadline may help you get through the next few months.

Answer 2

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How long should I work at Mcdonalds before I quit?
I'm 16 and I started working part-time at Mcdonalds at the end of October and I hate it. The pay is bad and I hardly got any trianing so everyone is always angry with me all the time because I don't actually know what I'm doing. The only reason I got a job there was because I...

Answer 3

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Answer 4

that's tough!
I understand what you are going through.
working without interest makes your 1 day duty a week.
Work experience is indeed a requirement before you land into some good jobs. I guess you need to have 6 to 1 year experience there first. that will create an impression that you have a lot of patience, dedication, hardwork and a good attitude towards your work. This would help you in your future application.
Just cling on it temporarily, make your work interesting, face it positively.

Answer 5

Start looking for a job as soon as you want. Don't quit McD's till you get a new job. When you go on interviews, tell them you are available 2 weeks from when you're hired, as you want to give your current employer 2 weeks notice. Any employer that is worth working for will understand (and appreciate) that you're giving notice at your current job (because they want you to do the same if/when you leave them.

Regardless of how you feel about your manager, or how they treat you, when you give your notice, do so in writing. It doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to be dated and signed. For instance:

December 18, 2007

I am resigning my position, effective January 1, 2008

Signed, (your name)

be professional and courteous to everyone you work with and for, right up till the last minute. You never know when you may need them for a job reference in the future!!!!

Answer 6

Here's a chatty reply! First off, what place is this that hardly trained you? As far as I have heard, you should be given a training list that you and your trainer check off and sign as you learn each task. That way there is verification that you say you have learned your job and they cant say you didnt. Also, a good manager should have more patience and not get angry easily. Managers get graded, too. It can be annoying sometimes in such a job. Little things like not having your name tag on, wrong kind of shoes, etc. can be used later as excuses not to give you a raise.There can be a lot of pettyness in some of these places, as there can be anywhere. Do not let it get you down. Working in fast food can be a great opportunity, as well. Many famous people had their first jobs at the same place! There are good skills to be gained.
Regarding training: You may report to your store supervisor if you feel you are not trained properly. Fast food places are not without their dangers and you cant count on your managers to be as knowlegeable as they should be. For example: Our neighbors daughter was pregnant , and an employee of one such place, and her manager asked her to clean up a major grease spill that had also gotten grease on the electrical plug and outlet for the french fry vats. Fortunately, the girl recognized that there was a danger in getting a tremendous electrical shock by touching the grease covered plug and socket and she refused to do the task. The manager told her it was her job, and she politely informed the manager that it was dangerous and she would not do it. The manager did it themself and DID get a bad electrical shock - even after they'd been warned! The girl informed her supervisor that she would be unable to work under such an ill - informed manager and was offered another shift and the manager recieved a bad report, apparently. The girl did manage to stay there to work a while longer as she was motivated and wanted to do a good job. A decent manager who knows how to relate properly to people is a great thing, especially to young people as yourself who are starting out.
Personally, I think if you need the money, work there only until you secure another job and then give two weeks notice . try to leave on a good note. That would be the decent thing to do. Ask your boss to sign something that says you gave notice if you want to be careful, so they cant lie to another employer. Either that or hang in there, go to the school they have and become a better or even great manager yourself.All the best. You sound like you will do just fine.

Answer 7

You want a strong record. So maybe you should hang in there for at least 6 months. Employers look at how reliable you are. And working a few months here and moving around does not make you look good at all. So why don't you be the first responsible teen.

Answer 8

The answers before me are assuming your doing a good job, so maybe look at why people are angry as changing jobs might not fix the problem ( are you lazy, are you not using common sense, are you not listening to what your supposed to do, are you always late, do you need your hand held) the reason I say this, is that I worked at one for 2yrs when I was 14yrs ( I lied about my age, this was in 1980) so I learned a lot from that job that I have used ever since, I've been self employed for many many years and part of that is thanx to Ray Kroc ( the guy that started Mc'ds and my Nordstrom job at 18yrs) so really look in the mirror and figure out why your not doing your job correctly ( a min of 6 months on your resume is needed) and if the manager your not getting along with, try asking that person, when it's not busy, what can I do better at my job ( you should have a performance review soon anyhow) if this person is to lame to help ask another manager ( my friend owns 12 of these here in OC CA, and ea location has more then 1 manager).it's a good place to learn good basics, ( how to talk to customers, how to work an assembly line, how to be on time, etc) when u do quit give a written 2 weeks notice, and then go look for a job, but don't burn the bridge there it will not be good in the long run. ( once you do quit then try working at a reg rest that has cooks, waitresses, bartenders, as many people have put themselves threw college doing that type of work) a good bartender can earn an easy $200 a night for 6hrs work fri-sat and you can even say move to Hawaii for college and work as a bartender and make great money meeting lots of kool people..

Answer 9

1 year

Answer 10

Find a different job, then quit. You are much more employable when you are already working. When you quit do it professionally by giving at least a few days notice. Tell your boss you've found a different position. No matter how much you want to do it, don't tell her off...it may come back to hurt you later.