A common horror story is having to work long hours without proper breaks. The rush doesn't stop, and you're on your feet all day. There was this one time when a new employee was thrown into the deep end during a busy lunchtime without much training. They were so confused and made a lot of mistakes, which led to a lot of angry customers. Also, the uniform can be really uncomfortable, especially when you're sweating during a busy shift.
Well, a lot of people have horror stories about the cleaning. There can be some really disgusting messes to clean up in the dining area and the kitchen. Food gets spilled everywhere, and it's a nightmare to scrub it all off. Also, there are often issues with understaffing. You end up doing the work of two or three people, which is exhausting. And there are some managers who are just not very understanding and put a lot of pressure on the workers.
There was an incident where a new employee was trying to learn the drive - thru orders. A customer asked for a large Coke with no ice. The new guy got so flustered that he accidentally told the kitchen to make a large ice - cream cone with no Coke. We all had a good laugh about it later, and it became a running joke at the store.
Some employees just try to stay positive and focus on the good days. They remind themselves that it's just a job and not let the bad experiences get to them. Others talk to their co - workers. Since they're all in the same situation, sharing horror stories can actually be a way of relieving stress.
Another common horror story is getting food that is undercooked or overcooked. Undercooked chicken can be a real health hazard, and overcooked fries can be inedible. McDonald's needs to ensure consistent cooking times to avoid these issues. Their staff should be properly trained to recognize when food is cooked just right.
There have also been reports of kids getting bullied in the mcdonalds playplace. Bigger kids might push around smaller ones or take their toys. It can be a really unpleasant experience for the little ones who just want to have fun.
One horror story is finding a hair in the burger. It was really disgusting. Just imagine taking a bite and seeing a hair stuck to the patty or bun.
Well, a typical horror story is about sensitivity. After getting veneers, some patients experience extreme tooth sensitivity to hot and cold. It can be so bad that they can't enjoy normal foods and drinks. There are also instances where the gums around the veneers become inflamed. This can be due to poor installation or an allergic reaction to the materials used. And sometimes, the veneers don't match the surrounding teeth color as well as expected, looking like a patchy or mismatched set.
The pressure to maintain the Disney 'magic'. Workers are constantly reminded that they are part of creating the Disney experience. This means always being cheerful and positive, even when they might be having a bad day. It can be really tough to put on a happy face all the time. I knew an employee who was having personal problems but still had to be super friendly at work.
The most common one is probably dealing with difficult customers. Some customers can be extremely rude, demanding refunds for no good reason or just being verbally abusive.
Customers being rude is very common. They might complain about prices, product availability, or just be generally unpleasant. Another common one is having to deal with shoplifting and the stress of trying to catch the thief without causing a scene.
Well, once a customer came through the drive - thru and ordered a Filet - O - Fish. But when we handed it to them, they said they thought it was a burger for their dog. They were so confused. It was really strange but also quite funny.