Well, the situation is this. My fiance is three months pregnant, and I work at McDonalds and am about to be promoted as a Trainer. We're currently out of where we were living and have to live with relatives for the time being. We've been riding on a friend of ours to ask his dad whether or not we could move in to the house that the friend is living in by himself that his dad owns, and we thought that it would be a sure thing, but tonight he finally said no. So now, I'm freaking out about how I'm going to afford a place along with utilities, and still be able to feed my near-wife and child. I'm eighteen and she is nineteen, and I've been with McDonalds since March this year. I've been trying to put off getting a different job since I haven't stayed at any of the ones I've had in the past for very long, much less been promoted at any of those jobs. This was supposed to be my ticket into a management position, something to put on my resume to say that I can have responsibility over another employee. With that and a class or two at our local community college, its possible, but now I'm not really sure what to do anymore. Any advice, Grasscity population?
All I gotta say is some people seem real foolish. I'm 23 years old and I'm not mature enough for that responsibility and I consider myself fairly mature. 18 years old? Should have thought twice before having a kid my man. And you really think you're ready to get married. When I was 18 I thought other 18 year olds were more mature than they really were, but now looking back...all 18 year olds aren't ready for any of that type of responsibility.
Sorry, but a McDonalds promotion is hardly worth putting on a resume. Don't let that keep you from job hunting. I was making $35k straight out of highschool. Factory work. And promotions in this environment actually mean something, both for your wallet and the resume.
You need to be working AT LEAST two jobs a day. Yes 8hr jobs. Time to man up, yes your wife is going to miss you but you got a family man. Make it happen.
Shut up and stop judging him, you don't know him or his situation. He's in a tight spot and wants advice, instead you tell him that he isn't ready for what he no longer has a choice in. Maybe it was an accident and he decided to man up and wife. OP, not sure what you should do. 2 jobs would be a good idea, and picking up a trade that can earn you more money. Try getting a cooking job or working with cars or something that pays better. Yes, a McDonald's promotion is worth putting on a resume. No matter where you work, aim for the top brother. Good luck!
Don't hate on the McDonalds job. That is where so many successful people started, and I've heard and read a lot of good things about their value as an employer. Keep that job and keep moving up the ranks. Are you out of school? Step one is to finish school and step two is to bring in as much bacon as you can. Grab a second, part-time job. It's going to be hard work and it's going to wear you out, but that's what you need to do to step up, be a man, and take care of your family. Take the courses you need to take and keep on climbing the ladder. You might consider going in for a trade. An apprenticeship not only gives you the experience you need, but it also pays. Think about it. Remember that you are by no means the first person to deal with this shit, and you'll be far from the last. If someone else can overcome these obstacles, so can you. Good luck, mate. You're on the right track so keep on keepin' on.
Blue bell ice cream, frito lays, airports, and high end grocery stores are all good places to work that pay very high starting. Blue bell/frito lay start like 15/hr and have room for promotion
I guess you're right. Kids just seem so young these days. Maybe it's all about perspective but I couldn't imagine an 18 year old in his position. It's just weird seeing kids 5 years younger than me having kids and getting married.
You're going to really struggle when three mouths are depending on a McDonalds paycheck. If you spend 5 years at McDonalds and end up as store manager, you're still probably making less than you would in an entree-level manufacturing/industrial job. McDonalds and similar jobs are definitely good to start with, but not to support a family.
You're going to really struggle when three mouths are depending on a McDonalds paycheck. If you spend 5 years at McDonalds and end up as store manager, you're still probably making less than you would in an entree-level manufacturing/industrial job. McDonalds and similar jobs are definitely good to start with, but not to support a family. </blockquote> Hahaha stupid assumption. Never worked at a McDonald's, or the food service industry in general. But a Google search puts avg salary for a store manager at around 40 to 45k. Underpaid for the stress they probably go thru, but def more money than it entry level manufacturing/industrial job without OT. Shit, you'd have to work in the auto industry in the 90s as an union members to be making that much as an entry level person. As for real advice OP, check with ur municipal laws, a lot of communities offer reduced rent, utility bill, sometimes even vouchers for food for people in ur situation. As much as people like to diss on the government, but sometimes they can help u out on us hardest times. And if the local government can be of any assistance, go ahead and get the promotion, for ur resume builder at the very least.. Sent from my HTC One X using Grasscity Forum mobile app
Get your az license and drive a truck you will for sure start 20 bucks an hour or more you can even maybe drive the mcdonald trucks since you are already working for them. Look into charitys, government assistance, anything you can get for free there are people out there willing to help you just have to find them.
Yea, I googled too. Like I said earlier in my post, I made $35k straight out of high school. That wasn't even with the full rate (I started as "summer help" before re-applying full time). I had over $50k one year after averaging only 6 hours a week of overtime. There are guys clocking 60-80 hours a week here, every week. Point being: you can make bank if you don't mind busting your ass. However, my guess of 5 years to become a manager may be unrealistic. It could actually take much longer. But note that in less than five years, I've went from production worker to engineer (I don't want to specify what type of engineering here, though I will answer in PMs) while working for this company... Regardless, my point is that factory work pays well, and getting more American production plants running can easily get our economy back in check (If you've read my posts in the past, this is a subject a bring up a somewhat frequently ). Oh, and I have full coverage--dental, medical, prescription, vision... and for a very reasonable price (much less than McDonalds, based again on a quick google search). Family coverage is also incredibly reasonable. Granted, I'm biased in this semi-rant towards McDonalds--they may have a few redeeming qualities, but as a whole, I don't consider them to be a company worth supporting. If you just look around, there are many better options. McDonalds is good to get your feet wet, but they're only a murky puddle compared to the vast oceans of opportunity you'll find elsewhere.
im 19 and have a fiancee and a 6 month hold, its a challenge but very do able, so dont hate on the kid he asked for advice not for your snobish opinion
