<p>Today at my job at McDonald's, I got myself into a Situation that I'm afraid might lead to disciplinary action. If anyone can answer from general employment knpledge, I would really appreciate it.</p>
<p>During my shift, I was asked to make some parfaits by a manager. I said okay but never got around to making them. I got busy doing other jobs and while the parfaits were in the back of my mind, they never were made. Then later I was asked by the same manager if I had made the parfaits, but since I was talking with another coworker, I didn't reply. He didn't ask again, and in the end I left work without making the parfaits (which is one of my duties).</p>
<p>My question is, did I do anything that would warrant any disciplinary action? If so, how severe would it be? Thanks for the help!</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply. I was particularly worried because I’ve been written up a few times lately for not doing all my work before going home.</p>
<p>Just some friendly advice:
When the boss asks you a question, you answer immediately.
Continuing to talk to a coworker is showing disrespect to the person who will give you your job evaluation.
You were reminded to do your job and yet you failed to make the parfaits.
You probably won’t be work at the arches much longer because you are showing a pattern of not doing your job.
Very troublesome.
Jobs are hard to come by and you need to get it together, bro.</p>
<p>If you have a history of not doing your job in the past, I’d highly recommend that you start doing it pronto. Talking to a coworker is not an excuse for ignoring your boss, and forgetting to do what your boss tells you to do (especially if it’s part of your job responsibilities) is okay every once in a while when you’re really busy, but not if it’s becoming a pattern. If your boss reminds you of something you forgot to do earlier, do it right then. People can get fired for not doing their job (not just for forgetting the parfaits, but for a regular pattern of “forgetting” to do things and ignoring your boss).</p>
<p>I’d highly recommend you do your job in the future and be respectful to your boss. It’s just good manners, and that way, you won’t have to worry about this again in the future.</p>
<p>Massima, your statement “I was particularly worried because I’ve been written up a few times lately for not doing all my work before going home.” really concerns me. It is never good to be written up and in your case “a few times” indicated that you have problem performing in your job. You need to start taking ownership of your work. Do not just treat it as a way to make money. What happen has happened so it is no use to worry now. Just make sure from now on you take responsibility and do your best. You will be fine.</p>
<p>I appreciate all your insights and advice. As it turns out, nobody even seemed to notice it. But that doesn’t mean I’ll do that again :). I like my job here and do want to do it well. Also, I’ve been told that any more instances of my not doing all my work will result in a 30-day probation. So, another incentive to straighten up.</p>
<p>Glad nothing happened, but next time it could be a written/final warning that goes in your file, or even termination depending on how many you already have. I’m not sure what the disciplinary process is at McDonalds, but a lot of companies also like to base hours on productivity - so if you’re not doing what you’re asked to do, you might see your hours dwindle on each week’s schedule.</p>
<p>Part of work is learning to multitask and prioritize. What your boss asks should be a priority - unless you’re doing something for a customer in which case they should come first (and no manager should ever tell you to forget the customer to do what they ask).</p>
<p>It’s funny, but I have actually noticed that my hours have been decreasing each week. However, I thought that was just due to the end of summer, as our peak time is in the summer. As for how many written warnings I have, I’ve had 3 so far.</p>