Post Grad

My hair is a different color. I decided that I needed a change. It's very dark, but I really like it. I sorta want my hair to be like this forever. But I'm sure within a month or so I will want change again. I am never content with the way my hair is. That is one thing I really don't like about myself. I can't just be content with long hair that is natural in color. I always have to color it and cut it. Right now its really long but I really want to KEEP it long so I will not cut it this summer.

McDonald's is the WORST place on the face of the Earth. Not only is the food just BAD for you, most of time I find myself lyign to people on a daily basis. Today a lady came through the drive through and wanted an Nonfat iced vanilla coffee. Well I forgot to push the nonfat milk button and well... Oh well I didn't change it and I gave it to her. She says "Nonfat right?" and I answered "Yes, with vanilla flavoring. Have a good day." I didn't even think twice. Not more than 10 minutes later another person comes through and orders a decaf coffee, well I didn't have any made so I just gave them regular. O well maybe they will die because the caffeine will cause a heart attack or something. Should I feel bad because that would be my fault? I guess I should. But I have to keep drive through times down and I really didn't care what these people wanted. I only care that I get them in and out of the drive through with in the 90 second period that is alloted for each paying customer. Its pretty sad.

I think this is the number one reason why I hate McDonald's. Everything is centered around getting people in and out as fast as possible. I was watching/reading something on the internet that was talking about the inside of fast food restaurants and why they are uncomfortable, with loud coloring and hard plastic seats. They are done this way so that no one wants to stay. The less time people say the more people you can fit in in shorter amount of time. And in turn, the more money the company can make.

All the different rule books and training guides that I have ever seen in McDonald's have down to the millisecond time break downs of how long each step in the "user experience" things should take. Making a double cheese burger should only take 15.8 seconds. (That is of course with the meat premade and sitting in it's 15 minute 183.4 degree holding cabinet). I just don't understand why there isn't a little bit more emphasis about getting the food to the customer with a little bit more quality and hospitality. But would I really do this? No, I'd rather follow the rules of McDonalds, get things done fast and go home. As described above, I don't care about the product that I am serving the person. I don't. As long as I can keep drive through times under 100 seconds and get these people in and out here with a smile on both their and my face.

And I suppose that the people keep coming back because they like the quick service that we provide. I mean really, if someone doesn't get their food in like 23.9 seconds, they get pissed and want free stuff.

What is with America and getting their food free if its not EXACTLY what they want. I mean really you can't pick a single pickle off your cheeseburger? Alright if i screw up I will remake it for you, but I won't give you free stuff because of a silly little mistake. Sorry you couldn't wolf down your food in .9 seconds because you had to bring it back up here and show me the hair that fell off your head(i know because I have eyes and your hair is curly and the people in grill's isn't) and ask me to remake it, and "throw me some free cookies because that is just sick. Honestly. Get over it and just be happy with your sick fast food.

Oh and YES your fries are cold after 10 minutes of playing with your kid in the play place.

-JRA