I became very comfortable with money, and I also became comfortable with asking questions in the workplace.
What I wish was different
I wish I received more hours, and wish I was trained on barista so I could help make drinks .
Advice
My advice would be to not be afraid to ask questions when you are confused or need help, because that will be very helpful in the long run.
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Associate Trainer
July 2015 - August 2018 • Maple Valley, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
No experience was required, very flexible with students schedules.
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Supervisor
May 2017 - October 2018 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
The opportunity to grow in the company
What I wish was different
An overall better management team to work woth
Advice
Take your time in learning. Everyone is there to guide you.
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Associate
November 2015 • Chandler, AZ
What I liked
I’ve worked there for almost 3 years now, I love it
What I wish was different
I wish I had higher pay considering I have worked there for so long.
Advice
Make friends where you work it makes your shift go by a lot faster
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Certified Trainer
October 2013 - August 2018 • Mount Lebanon, PA
What I liked
Flexible scheduling and fair wages.
What I wish was different
Better opportunity for advancement
Advice
You can make your fast food job more than just a fast food job. You can gain valuable experience from it, even if you don't feel you are.
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Associate Trainer
July 2016 - August 2018 • Parkersburg, WV
What I liked
Panera is a very open-ended job. There is a certain level of expectation when you start but it’s easy to move up in the ranks. Slowly, you’ll get trained on everything in the cafe and become a trainer and then you’ll be able to move up the ladder.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten a raise once I hit my first year of working there. In my two years of working for Panera, I was still working minimum wage when I left for school.
Advice
It’s a great first job, and if you work hard enough- it’s a great job for life.
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Cashier
June - October 2018 • Boise, ID
What I liked
my boss and coworkers
What I wish was different
the pay
Advice
if you don’t like people don’t appy
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Sandwich Maker
May - August 2018 • Parker, CO
What I liked
I liked my coworkers, and the fast-paced experience. I liked being done with my shift at 1 or 2 pm. I enjoyed the simplicity of the job.
What I wish was different
I wish I got to try more positions in the job. I wish I didn't have to wake up quite so early to get to work on time.
Advice
Use cut gloves.
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Line Cook
June 2018 • Woodbridge, VA
What I liked
The line was simplified to make sandwich making easier
What I wish was different
It would have been nicer to have more employees
Advice
Memorize the sandwich builds so that you won't feel stressed during rush hours
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Shift Manager
September 2017 • Bainbridge, OH
What I liked
I love my co workers, part of the reason the commute is worth it to me, I think it’s so important to like who you work with, as well as work with people who actually care about their job.
What I wish was different
Advice
It’s nice to have a job all year round and up the hours during the summer if you can swing it. If not keep a good repor with the people so you can return if you’re ever interested
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Associate
May 2023 • Westminster, MD
What I liked
I like the fast pace and the kind customers
What I wish was different
Nothing!
Advice
Ask a lot of questions and you'll learn quickly!
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Cashier
June 2023 • Bettendorf, IA
What I liked
Good pace of job. Managable tasks
What I wish was different
More of a breakdown of cleaning tasks and note reminders
Advice
great job that is an inbetween of fast food and sit down
