It is likely that many people still have the theory about McDonald’s that only people who didn’t want to go to university or couldn’t find another job, work there. It is far from being this simple: a job at McDonald’s offers many advantages, whether you are studying or have completed your studies. Obviously, the undeservedly downgraded image of fast-food jobs has one or two disadvantages, such as monotony or the need to wear a uniform, but these are negligible compared to the benefits.

• 1. Buzz gives you momentum

In most restaurants, there is a constant flow of customers, so there is no time to get bored or complain about the monotony of the activity. It’s a good idea to choose the busiest restaurant you can find, so there’s always someone around. 

• 2. In a good team, fun is a given

Most of the time, young people work at McDonald’s, so you can make friends with people you might not otherwise have met. 

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• 3. Flexibility as the greatest asset

Working hours are flexible, making it easy to fit in with other engagements. It can be a student job or a 4-6-8 hour job.

• 4. Minimum responsibility

There are only a few jobs where you have so little responsibility when carrying out tasks. As a restaurant employee, you can be relaxed about it, you just have to do it. 

• 5. Employee benefits

Although not many people like the uniform, it is technically useful not to have your own clothes wear out. And also, there is free lunch for the staff. 

• +1. This is the job you never have to take home.

It really is.