I'm working at McDonald's, and I hate it. My husband says that I can quit and find something else, but I feel guilty....
I feel guilty because, I used to be someone with a very solid work history, and now, I'm someone who has, since January, been through 3 different jobs. I love my husband to death, but he is very reassuring in telling me that we're actually able for me to do this. Right now, thankfully enough, we can afford it for me to take off a week, and find something a little more up my ally. I can't bring myself to stick it out at McDonalds, and I know that makes me sound like a total wimp, but I just can't do it this time around. Should I take him up on his offer, and find something that I can actually tolerate, or should I just get the hell over it. FYI, I know that I'm lucky to have a job, it's not one of those situations where I don't realize what I have, I'm just saying that if I have to do something for 9 hours a day, it might as well be something that I kind of enjoy. Please, be kind...I'm a softy!
8 Answers to "I'm working at McDonald's, and I hate it. My husband says that I can quit and find something else, but I feel guilty...."
Posted by FlowersNButterflies Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:47PM
So you don't trust your husband who sounds kind, loving, caring, and supportive? He sounds like your rock and therefore can be trusted to meet your needs. Quit, and give your husband many hugs while you look for the new job. Women would envy you! Not me, but then I have the best guy in the world. But your husband can be in second place!
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:51PM
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Reply by FlowersNButterflies Apr 20th, 2012 at 10:33PM
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Posted by KindredEarthWalker Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:13PM
Don't be so hard on yourself. I understand the way you feel. Its my nightmare that Mcdonalds is the only place that will hire me. Don't torture yourself find something else. My work history tanked also and it seems like no one will hire me and my self-esteem is in the toilet. McDonalds was actually my first job at 16 I dont ever want to go back to it again I would look for something else be good to yourself dont beat yourself up hopefully it will get better, Hang in there.
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:23PM
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Reply by KindredEarthWalker Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:27PM
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Posted by Vessa Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:07PM
I think it would be marvelous to find something that you can be more satisfied with. Nothing wrong with that really.
First, though, I think I'd look at the reasons why I'd changed jobs so many times. What I had assumed I'd be able to handle that I couldn't. Or why I'd even look into jobs that really were not a good fit. I think I'd try to get a serious handle on what I actually could do and enjoy with less guesswork about it.
And if I felt bad about quitting, then I think I'd make myself stick it out for a certain amount of time. But that would be a personal choice for me. I would also want to pinpoint what I hated so much about it and what I felt had defeated me.
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:11PM
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Posted by scubafever Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:07PM
No offence...But this forum is for questions this is not a question, it's a story.
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:13PM
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:19PM
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Posted by heatherxx Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:07PM
Yeah, I agree with classicality, look for a job and stay at McDonalds until you find something better.
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:18PM
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Posted by Rolle2323 Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:06PM
Come ON. It's a job at McDonald's. You should feel guilty if you guilt yourself into staying there and making that your career.
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:17PM
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Posted by prettyinpink Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:06PM
It sounds like your husband is a good man...you need to take him at his word, that it's ok if you need to look for something else.
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:16PM
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Reply by prettyinpink Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:21PM
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Posted by Classicality7 Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:06PM
Can't you look for other work while still employed with McDonald's?
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Reply by esteembreeding Apr 20th, 2012 at 9:15PM
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