Discussion – The McJob
I align more with the argument presented in “In Defense of the McJob.” These jobs may be low-paid, but they can offer important income, besides which the economy badly needs employees who are willing to take these low-paid jobs to support their families (ABC News, 2011). Further, many positions at McJobs provide flexibility and prospects for career advancement, particularly for students, people with relatively low qualifications, or those who return to work after being stay-at-home parents. I know several individuals who started in fast-food jobs and used that opportunity as a stepping stone toward more stable careers. Some of these jobs cultivated useful soft skills such as time management, leadership, communication, teamwork, and collaboration. Pay opportunities are not always the best; however, some jobs can make a vital difference in future employment and one’s ability to fend for oneself.
Moreover, McJobs is not restricted to the fast food industry. Retail stores, call centers, and copying services typically offer low-wage jobs with monotonous tasks and few opportunities for advancement (Strauss, 2024). However, these jobs can provide people with dignity, a working schedule, and the means to feed themselves for those who might not have jobs at all. While critics show some worry about the true prospects and what they perceive as the low status of McJobs, it is crucial not to disregard the societal role of such positions altogether.
Indeed, the McDonald’s video initiative can change how consumers view the fast food restaurant chain regarding career options and experiences. Seeing real employees happy with their work is an effective way of challenging people’s perceptions and letting them know that these are not just ‘dead-end’ jobs (Ritzer, 2018). The videos can demonstrate how McDonald’s offers training, career progression, and transferrable skills. However, some people always question and suspect that the actions are more of a marketing tactic rather than a step toward change. Changing public perception requires visible improvements in wages, benefits, and job satisfaction.
References
ABC News. (2011, April 20). In defense of the McJob: 5 ways to look at McDonald’s hiring boom. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/defense-mcjob-ways-mcdonalds-hiring-boom/story?id=13411640
Ritzer, G. (2018). The McDonaldization of society: Into the digital age. Sage Publications.
Strauss, C. (2024). Small work pleasures and two types of well‐being. Economic Anthropology, 11(2), 246–255. https://doi.org/10.1002/sea2.12314
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Question 
Discussion – The McJob
Read the article, “Take This McJob,” and then read the article“In Defense of the McJob.”
• Which side of the argument do you align with, and why?
Discussion – The McJob
You can also share your personal experience if you have held a “McJob” , or know people who have help this type of job before.
You can also do additional research, and think of examples of McJobs outside of the fast-food industry.
• Do you think the McDonald’s video initiative can change how people think about work at McDonald’s or similar places? How so, or why not?
HERE ARE THE LINKS: (TAKE THIS MCJOB) http://archive.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2003/11/16/take_this_mcjob/
IN DEFENCE OF THE MCJOB
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/defense-mcjob-ways-mcdonalds-hiring-boom/story?id=13411640