The UK arm of McDonald's is planning a campaign to have the dictionary definition of a McJob changed.

The Oxford English Dictionary says it is: "An unstimulating, low-paid job with few prospects, esp. one created by the expansion of the service sector."

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The UK arm of McDonald's is planning a campaign to have the dictionary definition of a McJob changed.

The Oxford English Dictionary says it is: "An unstimulating, low-paid job with few prospects, esp. one created by the expansion of the service sector."

See here



I didn't even realize that the word "McJob" was in the OED. What about the word "McSick"-what you get after eating at McDonald's?  ;D ;D



Cat

I hope OED doesn't bend and change the definition.  A McJob is precisely that.

No one ever chooses to work at Mickey D's as a career move.  It's pretty much a high school kids sure bet for employment.  My brother did that his Junior and Senior year, after God knows how many years the smell of Mc Donald's makes him sick.

This morning I was out running a few errands and needed a cup of tea for refreshment. So for inspiration I went to McDonalds, just for a cuppa, no food. The manageress who serve must had got out the bed the wrong side this morning, she just had a smile on her face. But later on, she was in the kitchen area asking a member of staff how many certain burgers are there in stock in the kitchen area. The member of staff sort of grunted and pointed, and the manageress said "You can count can you?". I find this a good example for a McJob.

What about the word "McSick"-what you get after eating at McDonald's?  ;D ;D


McSick is actually slang for McDiarrhea ;D

McSick is actually slang for McDiarrhea ;D




How about McBarf?




Cat

Maybe McSh*ts.  I know everytime I eat there, the food comes out faster than it went down

I know, I know .. TMI ;D

McWhydidIbotherinthefirstplace?

I love McDonalds.

I could never work in fast-food again.  I worked at Wendy's for exactly one day, and I never went back. 

I don't eat at McDonalds anymore,I'm a Subway person. ;)

I could never work in fast-food again.  I worked at Wendy's for exactly one day, and I never went back. 
Only one day! Were you on Work Experience?

I don't eat at McDonalds anymore,I'm a Subway person. ;)

Same here! In fact, I don't even remember the last time I ate at McDonalds.

I could never work in fast-food again.  I worked at Wendy's for exactly one day, and I never went back. 



My sister refuses to work in fast-food.  I don't blame her.

Only one day! Were you on Work Experience?


Not sure what Work Experience is.

I got a job at Wendy's, it was gross and nasty so I decided that I could wait a little longer for a better job to come along.  

Same here! In fact, I don't even remember the last time I ate at McDonalds.


The burgers must've gotten me sick so that's why I'll rarely buy a cup of coffee and apple pies there but that's it.

I could OD on their chicken nuggets.

Not sure what Work Experience is.
Work Experience is when you are at you last year of school and a month is spent at an establishment (unpaid) for the experience, or if unemployed, after a period of time you are forced to take up some form of voluntary work to gain the experience.

I got a job at Wendy's, it was gross and nasty so I decided that I could wait a little longer for a better job to come along.  
Yes chose right.

I could OD on their chicken nuggets.


With what flavor sauce?

I make my own sauce.

I could OD on their chicken nuggets.


I like McDonald's too.

They sell a 50 piece now.



My sister refuses to work in fast-food.  I don't blame her.


My husband runs 2 Dairy Queens, normally he's in the office doing what ever he does  :D, however if they're short handed he'll run the grill & fryers.  I can always tell when he works the kitchen, he reeks of grease and onions.   :P

50 piece nuggets?!  No, this country doesn't have an obesity problem.

I make my own sauce.


How do you make your own sauce? ???

50 piece nuggets?!  No, this country doesn't have an obesity problem.


I kid you not.  It comes in a tub, like they sell popcorn in.  A Tub O'Nuggets.   ;D

Actually we've gotten them once when we were on a car trip.  2 kids, my husband and I all ate them, but we did have leftovers.

It's not rocket science, Howard. 


Dijonnaise + honey mustard = yummy sauce

50 piece nuggets?!  No, this country doesn't have an obesity problem.



In New York it does.

It's not rocket science, Howard. 


Dijonnaise + honey mustard = yummy sauce


Are you allowed to bring your own sauce?

Work Experience is when you are at your last year of school and a month is spent at an establishment (unpaid) for the experience, or if unemployed, after a period of time you are forced to take up some form of voluntary work to gain the experience.

Oh yes...I've had work experience before.

I kid you not.  It comes in a tub, like they sell popcorn in.  A Tub O'Nuggets.  ;D

Actually we've gotten them once when we were on a car trip.  2 kids, my husband and I all ate them, but we did have leftovers.



I could probably eat all 50 by myself if I starved myself all day.  Not that I should do that.....I don't think I've seen them at the Mickey D's around here.

Are you allowed to bring your own sauce?



Howard, I eat my food at home.  Why I would haul bottles of condiment sauce to McDonalds?

I could probably eat all 50 by myself if I starved myself all day.  Not that I should do that.....I don't think I've seen them at the Mickey D's around here.


Wanna Share?  ??? :(

Howard, I eat my food at home.  Why I would haul bottles of condiment sauce to McDonalds?


I thought you brought your own sauce into McDonalds.

I thought you brought your own sauce into McDonalds.



No, Howard.  That's a tad on the ridiculous side.

I've had 20 piece nuggets before

No, Howard.  That's a tad on the ridiculous side.


That's what I thought you said.

;)

Howard, I eat my food at home.  Why I would haul bottles of condiment sauce to McDonalds?


Plus it's illegal to bring contraband into Mickey D's.  ;)

I make my own sauce.
Sometimes there can be too much sauce on these boards?

;)
Plus it's illegal to bring contraband into Mickey D's.  ;)



See.....I don't want to go to jail for my choice of sauce.

Sometimes there can be too much sauce on these boards?


Or saucy. ;D

One thing I love from there that I shouldn't eat but do anyway, is their egg mcmuffin w/ sausage. 

One thing I love from there that I shouldn't eat but do anyway, is their egg mcmuffin w/ sausage. 


That contains loads of calories. :o

One thing I love from there that I shouldn't eat but do anyway, is their egg mcmuffin w/ sausage. 
Serve up only at breakfast time.

Serve up only at breakfast time.


up until 11am

That contains loads of calories. :o



I'm aware of that.  Hence why I said I shouldn't eat it.

up until 11am
Over here 10:30am

Over here 10:30am


so after 1030,lunch would be served?

Yes, that's usually when they stop making and serving the breakfast items.

Over here 10:30am


10:30 here, too.

I only ever go to McDonalds when coupons come in the mail.  Lately, I seem to go to Taco Bell when I crave junk food.  They have great French Fries

I only ever go to McDonalds when coupons come in the mail.  Lately, I seem to go to Taco Bell when I crave junk food.  They have great French Fries


Taco Bell doesn't serve french fries.

Taco Bell doesn't serve french fries.



Taco Bell is not only an American restaurant.  At the Taco Bells in Canada, they serve french fries.

Taco Bell is not only an American restaurant.  At the Taco Bells in Canada, they serve french fries.


Oh,That's something new. :o

Look!

Just give me the McTotal, so I can get the McHell outta here, OK?!?

Look!

Just give me the McTotal, so I can get the McHell outta here, OK?!?


McFine with McMe.

One thing I love from there that I shouldn't eat but do anyway, is their egg mcmuffin w/ sausage. 
Nutrition Values

See, now I'm all hungry for Mickey D's.

Nutrition Values



Philip, I know they are not good for you.

See, now I'm all hungry for Mickey D's.



Me Too. :P

Philip, I know they are not good for you.
What was that book and tv documentary of a reporter who planned to live on only McDonald's food for a month and only made it up to two weeks?

What was that book and tv documentary of a reporter who planned to live on only McDonald's food for a month and only made it up to two weeks?



Super Size Me

Super Size Me
Thanks!

I'd like to Super Size

I have not eaten at a McD's since I was 14.

I used to work at one, and if you want a horror story, I'll tell ya why I quit.

I have not eaten at a McD's since I was 14.

I used to work at one, and if you want a horror story, I'll tell ya why I quit.


I wanna hear it!!!!!

Oh,That's something new. :o


It seems to surprise alot of people.  It shocks me that American Taco Bells don't serve fries :o

Nutrition Values


I'm glad I haven't eaten at one since 2004.....

That much Trans Fat should be illegal.....

It's the same reason I don't eat Krispy Kremes now.

I wanna hear it!!!!!


In 1990, I was working for McD's. Had been there for 6 months, roughly.

I was on the grill, with another worker.
We were in a newly-built location, and we were PACKED, that Saturday.
Only 2 of us on grill, and 7 orders behind, due to lack of staff.

We were slapping down patties, and one of the griller arms came down, and somehow locked on my co-worker's hand.
I had to break the mechanism, to get his hand out.
He suffered 3rd Degree burns to his hand & wrist.
As soon as we got him out of there, I shut the grill down, to clean & sterilize it.

My Shift Boss, Rose, asked me what the hell I was doing.
I explained, and she told me, bluntly, either get that grill scraped off & cooking, or turn in my uniform.
(At that time, employees weren't drug tested. Plus, it was VERY apparent that he bled. He was also an admitted coke fiend.)

I stripped off my shirt, and exclaimed in front of all present as to what happened.
I came back 3 days later for my final check, and was informed that Rose had been fired.
The General manager wanted me on as a Manager Trainee, but couldn't pay me properly, because I was only 15. I declined.

I don't know what may have changed since then, but it was enough to shut me off permanently.

In 1990, I was working for McD's. Had been there for 6 months, roughly.

I was on the grill, with another worker.
We were in a newly-built location, and we were PACKED, that Saturday.
Only 2 of us on grill, and 7 orders behind, due to lack of staff.

We were slapping down patties, and one of the griller arms came down, and somehow locked on my co-worker's hand.
I had to break the mechanism, to get his hand out.
He suffered 3rd Degree burns to his hand & wrist.
As soon as we got him out of there, I shut the grill down, to clean & sterilize it.

My Shift Boss, Rose, asked me what the hell I was doing.
I explained, and she told me, bluntly, either get that grill scraped off & cooking, or turn in my uniform.
(At that time, employees weren't drug tested. Plus, it was VERY apparent that he bled. He was also an admitted coke fiend.)

I stripped off my shirt, and exclaimed in front of all present as to what happened.
I came back 3 days later for my final check, and was informed that Rose had been fired.
The General manager wanted me on as a Manager Trainee, but couldn't pay me properly, because I was only 15. I declined.

I don't know what may have changed since then, but it was enough to shut me off permanently.


I hate managers like that, it's like... oh, someone got injured and bled on that and then show that they don't care.

It seems to surprise alot of people.  It shocks me that American Taco Bells don't serve fries :o



Why should they?  Taco Bell serves Mexican or Mexican-inspired food....french fries don't fit that. 

I hate McDonald's food.  Their fries and burgers are WAY too salty.  When I want a sandwich I usually go to Wendy's or Subway.

Sometimes there can be too much sauce on these boards?


I thought this bore repetition. Well played, Philip.

They just opened a McDonald's in my hometown back in Nebraska, guess my town is finally hitting the big time.

Usually about all I'll get at McDonald's is a Filet-O-Fish (I haven't had a Big Mac in years), but I also think those McGriddles breakfast sandwiches are awesome.  Plus I like the McRib sandwich, unfortunately McDonald's only brings it out every few years and it's only around for a few months.

In 1990, I was working for McD's. Had been there for 6 months, roughly.

I was on the grill, with another worker.
We were in a newly-built location, and we were PACKED, that Saturday.
Only 2 of us on grill, and 7 orders behind, due to lack of staff.

We were slapping down patties, and one of the griller arms came down, and somehow locked on my co-worker's hand.
I had to break the mechanism, to get his hand out.
He suffered 3rd Degree burns to his hand & wrist.
As soon as we got him out of there, I shut the grill down, to clean & sterilize it.

My Shift Boss, Rose, asked me what the hell I was doing.
I explained, and she told me, bluntly, either get that grill scraped off & cooking, or turn in my uniform.
(At that time, employees weren't drug tested. Plus, it was VERY apparent that he bled. He was also an admitted coke fiend.)

I stripped off my shirt, and exclaimed in front of all present as to what happened.
I came back 3 days later for my final check, and was informed that Rose had been fired.
The General manager wanted me on as a Manager Trainee, but couldn't pay me properly, because I was only 15. I declined.

I don't know what may have changed since then, but it was enough to shut me off permanently.
It sounds typical of what would happen there. Have you been back since?

In 1990, I was working for McD's. Had been there for 6 months, roughly.

I was on the grill, with another worker.
We were in a newly-built location, and we were PACKED, that Saturday.
Only 2 of us on grill, and 7 orders behind, due to lack of staff.

We were slapping down patties, and one of the griller arms came down, and somehow locked on my co-worker's hand.
I had to break the mechanism, to get his hand out.
He suffered 3rd Degree burns to his hand & wrist.
As soon as we got him out of there, I shut the grill down, to clean & sterilize it.

My Shift Boss, Rose, asked me what the hell I was doing.
I explained, and she told me, bluntly, either get that grill scraped off & cooking, or turn in my uniform.
(At that time, employees weren't drug tested. Plus, it was VERY apparent that he bled. He was also an admitted coke fiend.)

I stripped off my shirt, and exclaimed in front of all present as to what happened.
I came back 3 days later for my final check, and was informed that Rose had been fired.
The General manager wanted me on as a Manager Trainee, but couldn't pay me properly, because I was only 15. I declined.

I don't know what may have changed since then, but it was enough to shut me off permanently.
Did you use a McHammer to fix the grill?

Usually about all I'll get at McDonald's is a Filet-O-Fish
I can't stand those things: A soggy bun, with tons of tartare sauce, a fish pattie & processed cheese. Doesn't appeal to me.

I can't stand those things: A soggy bun, with tons of tartare sauce, a fish pattie & processed cheese. Doesn't appeal to me.
You are right, you are charge the same price for a Filet-O-Fish as for a Big Mac Meal.

What about the word "McSick"-what you get after eating at McDonald's?  ;D ;D



Cat


;D That should definitely be in the Oxford Dictionary!!!  ;D

I hate McDonald's food.  Their fries and burgers are WAY too salty.  When I want a sandwich I usually go to Wendy's or Subway.


I've been eating Subways 2 times a week.Tonight I'm having The Meatball.

;D That should definitely be in the Oxford Dictionary!!!  ;D


McToosalty

I can't stand those things: A soggy bun, with tons of tartare sauce, a fish pattie & processed cheese. Doesn't appeal to me.


What about the greasy fries?

It sounds typical of what would happen there. Have you been back since?


No. As I said, that was enough to tune me out of all McD's.


Did you use a McHammer to fix the grill?


No....I don't know how they fixed it. I walked out, immediately after that whole incident.
One good note was that I wasn't penalized for breaking it, since it fell under "Rescue Operations".

You know, Robin Williams did a bit about being in McD's on Rodeo Drive:

"Yeah, they always have the same look on their faces, like, 'What's wrong? Do you want a McShake, or a McChampagne, or a McFleetwood, or a McJagger? Whaddayawant?' "

Quite amusing. It's on his "Throbbing Python Of Love" LP.

What about the greasy fries?



I love their fries, but only in moderation. 

I love their fries, but only in moderation. 



They give you more salt when they already put salt on the fries for you.

They give you more salt when they already put salt on the fries for you.



They don't give you more salt.  I have never seen them hand you fries and then hand you more salt.

They don't give you more salt.  I have never seen them hand you fries and then hand you more salt.


In our McDonalds they do.

That's really, really odd then.

That's really, really odd then.


I know It's bad for the cholestorol.

They don't give you more salt.  I have never seen them hand you fries and then hand you more salt.
I just see them sprinkling the salt over the fries when draining on the drainage thingy.

I just see them sprinkling the salt over the fries when draining on the drainage thingy.



Same here.  No McDonalds I've ever been to hands you the fries and then hands you more salt to put on them later.  They are salty enough as is.  I usually blot the fries on napkins before I eat them.

I know It's bad for the cholestorol.


too much salt is bad for blood pressure, but the salt itself doesn't raise bad cholestorol, trans and saturated fats do.

I just see them sprinkling the salt over the fries when draining on the drainage thingy.


But sometimes they hand you more salt and more pepper

But sometimes they hand you more salt and more pepper
I have never been handed more salt and pepper, only those sauce catons

I have never been handed more salt and pepper, only those sauce catons



Sometimes they do in our McDonalds.

Sometimes they do in our McDonalds.
I can always try and ask next time we go in?

But sometimes they hand you more salt and more pepper



None of the ones I've been to even carry it.

I can always try and ask next time we go in?


Ok good idea