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should i become a manager?
I am 18 and I have been working part time at Mcdonalds for just about a year now. My boss is very enthusiastic about changing my position from crew to management. She did ask me if I was interested, and I said yes. But, I'm really not sure if I am in fact interested.
Apparently they have sent my name in to corporate and I was approved to start training in the next few months, and a few of the part time managers have spoken to me about how I am in line to be a manager, but other than that no formal arrangements have been made.
I am flattered that I have been "chosen," but I truthfully am happy with my position as it is. I don't want the long hours and responsibility that comes with becoming a manager, even if it is part time, since I am a full time student and am having a hard time enjoying my life as it is even while working about 16 hours a week right now.
Another concern that I have is that my boyfriend also is a crew member at the same Mcdonalds. I have never talked to my boss about the fact that he and I are a couple, and we have been dating for 5 months now..but I know that she knows about us. Managers and crew members are not allowed to date.
I'm happy with this job, but I don't want to be a manager. How do I talk to my boss about this without offending her or sacrificing my position as a crew member?
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This is a question only you can answer. What I will say is you are very fortunate to have been chosen at such a young age for such a position.
McDonald's is well known for the ability to grow their management team from within their stock of team members. Many of their upper level manager and franchise owners started out where you are today. This is a great opportunity for you.
If you do not plan on going to college this is an opportunity you should not pass up. Of the two reason you gave for doing so; one is definitely that of a teenagers reasoning. Long hours is part of paying your dues. Nothing good comes easy, you have to work for it. It is obvious to me that your boss feels you are a hard worker and reliable. Both of these are attributes of an excellent manager. Your other reason is probably on non starter also as it is most likely you will be moved to another store for training. Good corporate policy is to not elevate someone to management in the same place they worked as a crew member.
Before you say no, talk to your parents, make up a list of questions concerning the job and the training. Wait until you are called to the corporate office for an interview; this is where they real offer will come from. Get the answer to your questions; then you can make an informed decision.
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