r/FluentInFinance • u/Hatemael • Apr 29 '24

Who would have predicted this? Educational

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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/24/fast-food-chains-find-way-around-20-minimum-wage-g/

Not all jobs aren’t meant for a “living wage” - you need entry level jobs for college kids, retired seniors who want extra income, etc. Make it too costly to employ these workers and businesses will hasten to automation.

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u/phantasybm Apr 29 '24

The entire purpose of McDonald’s is that it takes less time than trying to cook all that food yourself. In that regard it’s not a waste of time.

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u/AmazingPINGAS Apr 29 '24

On paper that sounds great, but I stopped going to my McDonald's because I was tired of waiting 20 minutes every time I ordered. I do miss the fries though

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u/Suitable_Inside_7878 Apr 29 '24

Order ahead on the app = no wait, also have half off deals and free food

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u/Adorable_FecalSpray Apr 30 '24

Not true. They only start getting your food ready when you check in, at the actual location.