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TheLurkerBee · 2025-05-11T04:02:51+00:00

Not a hiring manager, but that question seems very combative and negative. I would view that as a sign they would cause problems. Every bk is different, but I'd it were up to me I'd end the interview ASAP and look at other applicants.

SW242 · 2025-05-06T01:23:00+00:00

Don’t ever badmouth your former employers to future employers.

eesselbon · 2025-05-06T04:13:53+00:00

I'm not a hiring manager but I would keep it as professional as possible to finish the interview by not giving a direct response. I'll probably say something along the lines of how it depends on their personal preference etc. Then throw their application away.

ILikeSurgeDeliveries · 2025-05-06T02:41:52+00:00

Tell them no… it will be way worse. We hire any old bum that comes in here. So…. when can you start?!?!

TLOE · 2025-05-06T12:37:16+00:00

When I visit a McD's inside, it often seems to be chaotic, with people rushing around and getting in each other's way. It's also very noisy with all the timer beeping, QP meat cowbell going off and employees yelling order numbers out. BK on the other hand isn't nearly as annoying to be at, there's some commotion but it isn't obnoxious. I worked at a McD's in the '90s and there's no way I could put up with how it operates now.

CharmingAwareness545 · 2025-05-06T13:51:19+00:00

Never badmouth your last job. You will always look young and unprofessional doing so. I don't think it makes sense, but it is true.

gmambrose · 2025-05-06T08:50:46+00:00

If someone is asking that question, I would assume they don't actually want the job.

LemonPepperWet120 · 2025-05-06T14:50:20+00:00

Initial response:

"Well, what made ______ so miserable?"

Replies that continue the interview:

"The management was (insert policy violations)" "I couldn't work enough hours" "My paycheck was late/wrong often" "Coworkers kept calling out"

Replies that end interview:

"They wanted us to always (insert policy guidelines)" "It was always so busy" "I had to work (insert typical fun days)" "I don't want to (insert typical responsibility)"

Spend time to recognizes certain patterns and sort the people who aren't focused on doing a job well.

Dallas_ogrant · 2025-05-06T23:55:51+00:00

As a manager myself, I get what OP is saying and seems like a valid question with that being said, asking that type of question in that type of way seems very unprofessional and like you’re coming in already thinking negatively. If I’m hiring someone I want someone to be coming in with a good attitude and motivation, regardless of how last employment went with that job.

If you go in with a good attitude, there’s always a new day to make things better. So don’t jump on me when I say this, I wouldn’t end the interview, but I would most definitely finish that meeting up quickly and get that person out of there. That wouldn’t discourage me from picking that person for the job, but it would make their chances a little lower than anyone else that may have applied.

When applying for a job it’s all about how you present yourself and make yourself look. no I’m not saying it’s not possible to get a job asking that type of question but you just need to know what you’re getting yourself into when doing so

lucky_2_shoes · 2025-05-06T11:03:15+00:00

I would ask them to be more specific. Was it the management that was awful? The job itself? The teamwork? Food safety rules? And than honestly respond after they are clear. My store used to be miserable to work at (ppl were quitting left n right) but it was the GM at the time, after i took it over i was able to make it better. Ppl still come n go, but not nearly like before and ppl don't feel disrespected. They come to work knowing they will be treated with respect as long as that's what they put out there. But I was miserable working here with that passed gm. So, it's not black n white. Too hard to say exactly without specifics

Bubbly-Inflation-999 · 2025-05-06T14:13:39+00:00

Thanks for coming. Shred paperwork within the hour.

TheLegendTwoSeven · 2025-05-07T04:21:59+00:00

I never worked in fast food but I would ask:

What didn’t you like about working at McDonald’s?

And take it from there. If it sounds like they don’t like working in fast food in general, they won’t like McDonald’s either.

But they were miserable because the manager showed up high most of the time and a lot of other employees do too — that’s a good reason to say it was miserable working there.

Other than that, I’m sure McDonald’s and Burger King have somewhat different machines, the menus are different too, but it’s pretty similar.

2025-05-07T04:41:51+00:00

McDonald's..... I remember those days.... I mean it wasn't that bad.... Days went by fast,... Worse job I ever had was probably, .... The small Korean restaurant I worked at, owner wanted me to be cook, dishwasher, prep, occasionally server and clean the whole place at night by myself. And didn't let me keep tips.

BoomerishGenX · 2025-05-07T04:46:04+00:00

I would ask for specifics. Maybe learn something.

jcoddinc · 2025-05-07T18:41:01+00:00

No, we have crowns you can wear.

tristand666 · 2025-05-08T17:25:58+00:00

I would end the interview and move on to someone else.

TraditionalSir9045 · 2025-05-08T17:36:27+00:00

econ101ispropaganda · 2025-05-08T18:40:03+00:00

Did this really happen? If so it’s sad to see somebody so ill prepared for an interview. That person needs somebody in their life that loves them enough to advise them on how to interview. For starters it’s usually not a good idea to complain heavily about their last job.

jdogg692021 · 2025-05-08T20:54:11+00:00

Look Burger King serves a lot less customers at a much slower pace. This means u won't have to run around like a chicken with your head cut off as much. So yeah, it will most likely be an easier job. If they ask why u want to leave McDs for Burger King just say something like "I want to work for the King" and shut up.

Ok_Orchid1004 · 2025-05-09T01:46:50+00:00

I would respond in a professional manner but certainly would not hire that person.

2025-05-10T23:15:28+00:00

Well it was very nice to meet you. I will get back with you on the next steps

2025-05-09T03:46:19+00:00

With cheese

hunnnybump · 2025-05-10T23:48:54+00:00

Just lock eyes, nod, and change the subject

Maya-kardash · 2025-05-11T04:02:10+00:00

LMAOOO😂

SevExpar · 2025-05-06T17:53:04+00:00

All I hear on the Burger King side here is "yes, we will treat you just as badly as McDonald's while simultaneously complaining that no one wants to work." And "If you don't want abuse, you don't want to work."

I know this will be a nasty shock to BK managers*, but:

1: Without the front-line workers, why would you have a job? Without the kids behind the counter, why is middle- or upper-management needed? You're not. Most of you are barely needed anyway.

2: Front-line workers don't generally drink the Kool-aid that middle- and upper-management live on. They are working in these jobs to pay the bills. Not because BK or McD's is the be-all and end-all of their lives.

3: Literally everyone in that company (and McDonald's) has a job due exclusively to the presence of the front-line workers. Management has no value if there's no one to manage.

How about this: Treat your employees better. They are the reason the company exists. They are -- as a group -- more important than your customers, since the customers can't give you money without the counter workers.

*To all corporate types, really.

BIG YES BOMB!!!!!

Monday, May 05, 2025

To all hiring managers of r/BurgerKing: If a job applicant asks during an interview "Will Burger King be just as miserable to work at like how McDonald's was?," How would you respond to that?

To all hiring managers of r/BurgerKing: If a job applicant asks during an interview "Will Burger King be just as miserable to work at like how McDonald's was?," How would you respond to that?

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