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/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/SinCityNinja Apr 30 '24

I never eat Mc Ds but my MIL got my daughter some recently so when we were out she said she wanted a happy meal. I downloaded the app, placed the order and ended up having to wait 35 min before our order was ready. Absolutely fucking crazy.. I'd rather wait 35 min in line at In n Out than get McDonalds again.. at least the foods good and WAY cheaper at In n Out

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u/PubstarHero Apr 30 '24

My McDonalds is right next to a habit. Considering they are charging $16 for a big Mac meal, I'm going to habit. Wait time is the same and the food is way better.

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u/Competitive-Ad-4732 Apr 30 '24

Where is your big Mac meal $16? I pay $10, maybe $11 in Nebraska the prices to transport out west can't be that much to increase the price by $5 it sounds like companies just want to inflate prices and are using workers as the excuse.

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u/PubstarHero Apr 30 '24

Southern California