O/T Mom's: What would you do?

[toastythemosty]

My DD works at a fast food restaurant. Last night was her last night there. Now I know why she doesn't like working there as she put in her notice. Not just the horrible food, but her manager isn't much older than she is, but acts like she is 5 or something, and when Ashley had a friend stop in just to say, "hello", her friend was asked to leave by this manager. Well last night as I waited to pick her up from work, her "so-called" manager is outside hanging out with her drunk friends smoking and carrying on. Then all these friends, I would say about 10 of them congregated inside. My DD was the only one there still working like Cinderella. She was sweeping and minding her own business while the manager and her friends played dress up. Yup, one of the guy employees there came out parading around in a cami and capri's. Suppose to be funny, but I wasn't laughing. The manager was chasing the guy around and then outside around the parking lot and then back inside again.
At that point, I went inside and my look said it all. I was digusted and couldn't believe how wild and uncontrolled things were getting. I told her manager that my dd is done and is going home...NOW! I couldn't say anymore or I would have done something. She looked scared as I was burning mad. My dd needs a professional job. She just got accepted into a Governor School here which will give her college credits while she is just finishing her last year in high school so she will have more time to focus on her studies instead of working in that zoo.

Thanks for listening. Just had to vent.

Would you contact the establishment? I am thinking of it, but what if it comes back on my DD. I don't want anyone to jump her, etc.

Charlotte~~

 

[pink_fortitude]

I would have done the same thing, Charlotte. It must have been so hard for you to not blow up at her "manager".

I am happy your DD won't have to deal with that anymore!

Missy

ETA I don't know if I would contact them, but I would definately encourage my daughter to since she was the one that worked for them. I would let it be her decision.

 

[merrybaker]

I would just leave it alone at this point you got your daughter out of there thats what matters ..Time will take care of the rest !!

 

[Kit_]

I'd call a higher up and complain, if your daughter is being treated like that, others that work there, are being treated like that as well, just their parents don't know.

As that's a tough situation for someone to handle who just entered the workforce. Put yourself in your daughter's place. Would you have even stayed as long as she did?

Kit

 

[atiman]

You did the right thing. One side of me says that I would speak to the manager and let them know what kind of a manager they hired, then the otherside says don't for the reasons you stated. What really matters is how your DD feels and how she wants to handle this situation.

P.S. you are very attractive. You're in great shape, too!

Namita

 

[Gayle]

I would contact someone higher up in the organization, like the owner or if it's a franchise, a regional headquarters.

 

[purple_magada]

I would leave it as is too. Like the other posters said, you got your DD out of there and that is what matters.

What a way to run a business, huh? I'm sure in time the manager's actions will catch up with her.

Your daughter sounds very smart and is too mature to be working with a bunch of morons like that anyway!

 

[exercise forever]

Yes as mad as I would be, the best thing would probably leave it be. Although it would be hard to do. But the good thing is she is out of there!


kim

 

[clareMc]

I agree. Walk away. THe running of that establishment isn't really your business: do you really want it to be? The future of your daughter is, so focus your efforts on her. That's what I'd do.

Remember: you don't have to fight every battle. Some are for others, those more directly involved, to fight. Save your energies.

Clare