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1. Nice post first off. I can tell you have some passion on this topic, maybe because you worked in the industry. You have the right frame of mind in my opinion in respect of what to expect from a McJob. It offers relatively low pay for relatively low skill. Most companies wont spend the time to train you and pay you throughout your training, McDonalds will. Other companies that require prior experience or education fully expect a competent and well developed employee before you even start work. These McJobs offer a chance for someone to learn a skill and make some money. If you look at how McDonalds has implemented training and even offered extra incentives to their employees I think they are one of the better alternatives in the pool of McJobs.

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I would have to say that I am 100% in favor of the McJob.  In my mind this is a job, another words a choice for an individual, if you don’t like the compensation for the job than simply don’t take it, but for a lot of people this is an amazing opportunity.  For example, my son will be 16 in November, and is excitedly waiting until he can fill a position in out small town, a position that he is aware will most likely be in a fast food environment.  This job is enabling him to purchase his first car, pay for gas, and cover his insurance, all things that he understands if he wants, he must get a job.  I started working at 14 years old at International House of Pancakes as a hostess and eventually worked my way up to be a store manager before I grew tired of the industry and made a career change.  Again, all of the things my son is looking to do, I was able to afford thanks to my McJob, by the way back then minimum wage was $4.25 an hour, and that excited me.

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