There's about 40-50 people who read this blog about once every three or four days, and another set of random visitors totaling about 10 people a day. My peak daily visit count was 62 visitors in one day on a day recently when I didn't even make a post.
So, who are you visitors? You know a bunch about me, and I'd like to know a little about you, beyond what your favorite Dollar Menu item is or an estimate of your "regular" order.
Take a few minutes and tell me your name, where you're from, your role in your McDonald's (if you have one), and if you feel like giving me appreciative or constructive feedback, by all means, please do so.
Thanks.
Michael,
ReplyDeleteSad that I'm the first one, since you and I had contact this past week. BTW....had day one of OJE today. Day two was cancelled as no further observation was necessary per Area Manager. Just have to agree on salary now. Meeting at 2:00 tomorrow. Let's hope all goes well. I'm ready to start the next day.
Darryl
Hi Michael,
ReplyDeleteI am a swing manager from NC..I love the blog..It gets me motivated when I read it..There are days when I lose a bit of my sight on where I need to be, and when I read the blog, I think ahhh..okay..I get it..that is the direction I need to be going..So thanks for the great blog!
i'm just an ex employee of mcdonalds I was a cashier..spent half of my highschool career working there and was curious if there was such a blog. (obviously, there is).
ReplyDeleteHey...I actually just ran into your blog tonight. I am enjoying reading it...very motivating!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE my job (swing manager, ASM soon, SW-FLA).
I just finished reading your first blog....and it is a good question, why Mc. Donald's?
In my mid-twenties....to BS degrees, and co-ownership of a flooring company...I am finally happy.
I cannot wait for tomorrow, my day off, to get rested and pumped up for Wednesday!!! Time to set some records!!!
Thank you for writing :)
Hey
ReplyDeleteI'm a swing at a McD's in Hlaifax, NS (Canada). I love the (mostly) positive spin in your blog. Keep it up!
Jenn
Hey
ReplyDeleteI'm a swing at a McD's in Hlaifax, NS (Canada). I love the (mostly) positive spin in your blog. Keep it up!
Jenn
Hello, wife of a soon to be assistant manager of McDonalds. I like reading your blogs, helps with pumping my husband up when he has a bad day at work...Ich bin sehr stolz auf Sie. jeden Tag Sie überraschen, dass mich mit Ihrem Lächeln und Entschluss erreicht.Kann Ihr Erfolg ist die Taste zu einer großen Zukunft
ReplyDeleteHey wife -
ReplyDeleteCareful, there's some German's here.
I might as well chime in on how I stumbled across this site.
ReplyDeleteI'm a crew member at a McD in southeast Iowa. One thing that worries me is that when cleaning grills there's a whole lot of smoke that comes up when the grill cleaner (for those of you who don't know this is a mean acid that can/will kill you if ingested) touches the grill. This smoke smells bad, irritates my eyes, and is generally impossible to completely avoid inhaling.
I've been trying to find safety information on this with google. The search words "grill cleaner", "smoke", and "McDonalds" led me to one of your updates.
That's how I came to find this site. :) I still haven't been able to find any real information on the problem.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI am a swing manager from CT...i came across this while i was preparing for BSM... i am a fan of your blogs. I go to BSM at the end of May. I would like to know more information about it, than you wrote earlier.
Sunny
Howdy- This is Kyle from the Gullible.info forums. I come by and read once a week or so.
ReplyDeletehey, im 21 and in college, and i am a shift manager, and my store manager is so awesome he actually lets me come in whenever I want. I'm a full-time student, so I can only afford to work about 16 hrs a week. But my crew loves me, but mcdonalds management is just a beginning for me.
ReplyDeleteI find your blog really helpful for me. I am just crew(soon to be promoted to manager), and I find it is very frustating when I am trying to follow the rules and everyone around me wants to do it there way. It is nice to hear from someone else that they face the same thing every day.
ReplyDeleteChris
Lubbock, TX
hey.
ReplyDeletei am a shift assistant from a mcdonalds in australia.
do you's have shift assistant in america?
was looking up tips on management and came accross your site.
i am enjoying reading.
your very inspiring :)
I'm a 1st Assistant Manager in Australia. I'm 21 years old and have worked for McDonald's for 7 years.
ReplyDeleteI've only read parts of this blog, but you joys and frustrations seem very similar to mine in many respects.
You seem to be doing well with McDonald's and I wish you all the very best mate!
Rhys
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI am just a crew member and have only been with McDonalds a few months. Randomly came across this blog looking for information about managers positions.
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI'm a crew member still, but about to take responsiblity of equipment maintenance at my store and soon to be verified crew trainer.
I'm from Sweden, and your blog is really interesting to read as I get prepared to start my move on upward. It's cool to read how much is the same over there, though it shouldn't have come as surprise...
Hey,
ReplyDeleteIm 19 and shift assistant, from Aus. I stumbled onto your blog and I am enjoying reading it keep up the good work.
Nick
Hi, great blog, came across when looking for motivation for my crew. Im a manager - in New Zealand. All the best to all managers out there. Crazy the company can be the same in so many different countries. Im sure they still hire some unless people too - just like our store lol.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIm a swing manager in Arkansas. Only 2 and a half years working for McDonald's but I really like the tools it has given me so far and hope to stay around longer.
Found this blog after google-ing something. Too bad there are no new posts coming out...
My name is Brianne, I am eighteen years old and I work at an Ohio McDonald's. I am enrolled in the MIT program and just started my SMX classes last week.
ReplyDeleteI've only been working for McDonald's for about ten months, but the job has offered me many new experiences so far. I hope to continue my career with McDonald's but I would like to know all about the ups and downs. I'm thinking of possibly going salary later down the line...
I'm 15 years old and have been working at mcd's since last summer. love the blog! :)
ReplyDeleteHello Michael
ReplyDeleteMy name is "Lily" im a shift manager at a mcdonalds in florida. I really love reading your blogs because you remind me so much of my attitude towards work (sometimes). Im the only one in my store that does any preshift planning and daily weekly or monthly cleaning tasks and im the newest. Im competing for an assistant manager position that i believe im the most qualified for but the only thing holding me back is that ive only been a manager for a few months. but i already do the prep charts and cabinet charts and i know how to do schedules. Im an e-learning junkie.(my competitor doesnt know any of this) Well i think ive said too much about me, now on to more of your blogs :)
My name is Jennifer and I am a 3rd assistant of an Owner/Operator in Ohio and I never knew this was such a thing and I am glad.
ReplyDeleteI am Jennifer and a 3rd assistant of an Owner/Operator in Ohio. I never knew this existed but it is a lovely read.
ReplyDeleteHello, do you still read these comments?
ReplyDeleteIn any case, my name is Dimas and I've just recently been promoted to Store Manager. More than anything I want to say thank you, if it hadn't been for this blog and the encouraging posts herein I would have probably quit a few weeks ago. It's been a tough month in a terrible market that is run haphazardly but I have found your words to be a great reservoir of stamina.
Cheers from Tyler, TX
Hey Michael,
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog now for the past few days. I didn't read it very quickly because I'm as sick as a dog and sleep like 20 hours a day right now.
At the moment I'm a crew trainer at a McDonalds in the Netherlands. I will be promoted to Manager trainee within a few months.
I find your blog very inspiring and it shows me some of the problems (most of which I already have had since I was an ordinary crew member), that I will still encounter as manager.
Great reading ;)
Hey Michael,
ReplyDeleteJust came across your blog when searching up "McDonald's Action Plan" on Google. I am a Senior Assistant Manager in one of Aucklands (New Zealand) busiest stores and is currently in the process of completing my post Action Plan for my EMP class. Reading your blog made me feel motivated and keen to go higher on the McDonalds Chain. I am just so relieved that someone else other than me go through the same things! Keep up the GREAT work!
Richie
Im a crew member at Mcdonalds, I am just starting an excellent job with career opportunities for advancement into management and then to MCFranchasing. Im in Avon, Indiana.
ReplyDeletemy name is vicky, im in the process of becoming a team leader and have already took the test (i scored 100%)but i still haven't gotten promoted. Do you have any advice on what i can do?, because i really love my job and i want to become a manager one day so i can lead and inspire my team.
ReplyDeleteHey,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Amy and I am a DM1 at a Corporate McDonald's In MN. Your blog is very informative and and Entertaining. I wish you all the best!
Hi. I was once a 2nd Asst here in the Philippines. Love your blog! keep it up!
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ReplyDeleteHi i am a swing manager from UAE. I am preparing for my SMX class i would like to know more about SMX class...
ReplyDeleteNew crew member at McDonald's and thanks for the blog, as it's informative and offers an insight on the industry. Thanks! :D
ReplyDeleteDo you get the swing manger raise after SMX or ITM?
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