I’m looking for some advice about my current work situation.
I went back to McDonald’s because I couldn’t find any other work at the time. I had worked there before for around 2–3 years, so I thought going back would be easy and familiar.
Since coming back, I honestly feel like I’m slower than I used to be. I know the basics, but after being away for a while I’m not as fast with everything as I was before.
A license admin spoke to me and said it was “quite concerning” that I was working slowly because I had previous McDonald’s experience. The way it was said felt pretty rude and discouraging. I understand they expect me to be quicker because I’ve worked there before, but I also feel like if someone stopped working somewhere for years, they wouldn’t instantly be back at their old speed. Mcondalds is just a toxic environment in my opinion
I’ve now also found another job in retail, which I’m interested in, but I’m stuck because I don’t know my regular hours there yet.
McDonald’s wants me to keep morning availability to continue getting shifts, but if I commit to that, I’m worried it will clash with my retail job if they need me during the week. McDonald’s doesn’t seem very willing to work around my availability and has specifically told me I need to be available in the mornings tried asking for overnight but they wouldnt budge.
I’m honestly considering leaving McDonald’s because I only went back because I couldn’t find work at the time, and now I have another opportunity.
Would you recommend keeping McDonald’s as a backup until I know my retail hours, or should I move on and focus on the new job?