At the staff meeting this past friday I found out my designated position was to be on the Grill Team. it is a position that although I have never been a cook I did well enough after a days training to be assigned to. It is a frenetic paced position, working with experienced staff (Russian Andrew, Peruvian Adrian, and Caleb), some who have been there as long as 6 years. However, I wonder if although I can do it, can I keep it? Specifically, I'm exhausted after 6hrs, and some days I'm scheduled for 8hrs. I'm working part time, but my schedule is going to to be three days in a row, 4 off.
McDonalds offers one break during a shift, when I start at 7AM I get a 30 min. break at 9:30AM and thats it until I leave. No 10 or fifteen break every 2 1/2 hours to sit and have a Clif bar and recover. I have had to approach my managers and ask for a break at 2PM, they said ok, during which I'm required to clock out. I'm wondering if because I have the same build as the younger staff its assumed I can maintain the same pace. At 50+ I am very aware that I do not have the stamina I had 30 years ago. This past weekend after 3 days working in a row I exhibited mild flu-like symptoms, cough, sore throat, upset stomach and body ache. I called in sick on Sunday, feeling miserable and having no energy. Had it been a funeral home job I would have gone in, knowing that I could sit down and rest as needed. I'm back at work this Friday for three days in a row, will see how I do.
I got a new tattoo, (still working on sleeving my left arm) do those colors look familiar?,lol.
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