Do you have to be perfect to pass your probationary period?

*Laurie* · Jul 23, 2018 at 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ruby2011

I don’t joke about that stuff no more, even about pee, ***** and puke. I’m behaving myself now, so what woulda previously been relevant aren’t anymore.

Okay.

btw, again, I don't know what the law is where you live. Here in Calif an employee must take a certain amount of time for a break according to number of hours in the shift. Even if the employee doesn't want to take a break, the person must be off the floor for the stipulated amount of time.

*Laurie* · Jul 23, 2018 at 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SorryShaped

It might surprise you, but McDonald's are locally owned. Yes it's a chain, but it's a privately owned chain.
We're digressing though.
I think you're probably fine. Just be chill and see what happens.

Yes, they are locally owned, but are a franchise. I was referring to an indie business, one in which people don't have to conform to every moment of every shift.

Anyway, I'm going to opt out of this thread because I sense weirdness coming.

ShadowGX · Jul 23, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Those all seem extremely minor. I messed up worse and didn't lose my retail job. Similar environment of corporate orders and bosses over you within a customer service oriented environment. As said by others, they don't expect perfection, just that you're trying your best and not regularly doing major screw ups.

Foo Fighter · Jul 23, 2018 at 10:45 PM

I don't think you are doing terribly. The mishaps are things that happen to everyone when they are at a new job. Probation sucks to be honest but so far it looks like you will do just fine. Best of luck to you.

Jul 24, 2018 at 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ShadowGX

Those all seem extremely minor. I messed up worse and didn't lose my retail job. Similar environment of corporate orders and bosses over you within a customer service oriented environment. As said by others, they don't expect perfection, just that you're trying your best and not regularly doing major screw ups.

I’m glad. I’d be dead if they expected perfection. Good to hear they’re all minor lol.

Bill3 · Jul 24, 2018 at 05:04 AM

I am impressed with how seriously you are taking your job and with hard you are trying to improve and to do well. Good work!

WishfulThinker66 · Jul 24, 2018 at 09:50 AM

Yes, if you don't pass muster, you will not pass the probationary period.

Ruby, standards in most places of business are quite basic and common sense. If only you would make decisions and act in such a manner. I know it can be hard for you, but look at it this way...

If you have doubt about an action then just don't do it.

If you would find such behaviour unacceptable for someone else then just don't do it.

If you wouldn't appreciate someone else's choices or actions then just don't do it.

If you think an action has a chance of being outrageous then just don't do it.

Follow the rules exactly and keep yourself out of trouble. You know what actions are getting yourself into trouble so there is then no excuse for repeatedly deciding to do them. Only you are responsible then for the outcome of your probationary period.

s4ndm4n2006 · Jul 24, 2018 at 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WishfulThinker66

Yes, if you don't pass muster, you will not pass the probationary period.

Ruby, standards in most places of business are quite basic and common sense. If only you would make decisions and act in such a manner. I know it can be hard for you, but look at it this way...

If you have doubt about an action then just don't do it.

If you would find such behaviour unacceptable for someone else then just don't do it.

If you wouldn't appreciate someone else's choices or actions then just don't do it.

If you think an action has a chance of being outrageous then just don't do it.

Follow the rules exactly and keep yourself out of trouble. You know what actions are getting yourself into trouble so there is then no excuse for repeatedly deciding to do them. Only you are responsible then for the outcome of your probationary period.

Agree with this. Look doing what you're supposed to be doing, is, I am sure quite plainly laid out in the handbook and I know pretty much all of the major fast food joints have those. Stay within the guide book and you'll be fine.

This splitting hairs asking a third party (this site) to tell you whether or not things are going too far leads me to think that you're still testing the limits of the system in place.

As the quoted poster said, I agree with them especially in this way: If you have to come here to ask if some behavior is outside the guidelines and something that will make you fail during your probationary period, stop doing those things in question! If you're unsure then err on the side of caution and just do what you're expected to do. It's not a social playground it's not an entertainment place, and things that are for your own entertainment and pleasure really are unnecessary (like building a pyramid out of objects) so just don't. Save your play time for when you're off work.

it's really not complicated.

divine1966 · Jul 24, 2018 at 06:20 PM

I’d say pay attention to a difference between accidents and deliberate actions. Dropping trays is an accident that happens to everyone but asking for extra discounts is not an accident. so keep an eye on that

Jul 31, 2018 at 05:25 PM

I passed! I checked my schedule a couple days ago and I'm scheduled past my 30 days.

Deejay14 · Jul 31, 2018 at 07:03 PM

Good for you Ruby! Keep it going!😊

SorryShaped · Jul 31, 2018 at 07:15 PM

Very good!

Bill3 · Jul 31, 2018 at 07:28 PM

Congratulations Ruby!!

~Christina · Jul 31, 2018 at 07:38 PM

Good job !

divine1966 · Jul 31, 2018 at 08:47 PM

Great! Keep doing good job!

bunnyhabit · Aug 01, 2018 at 12:10 AM

seems your boss overlooked all your FU, so you should have no problem with probation

Taylor27 · Aug 03, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Congrats

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ShadowGX Poohbah Member Since Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,114 6 754 hugs given	Jul 23, 2018 at 10:37 PM #23 Those all seem extremely minor. I messed up worse and didn't lose my retail job. Similar environment of corporate orders and bosses over you within a customer service oriented environment. As said by others, they don't expect perfection, just that you're trying your best and not regularly doing major screw ups. __________________
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Foo Fighter Member Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 160 6 87 hugs given	Jul 23, 2018 at 10:45 PM #24 I don't think you are doing terribly. The mishaps are things that happen to everyone when they are at a new job. Probation sucks to be honest but so far it looks like you will do just fine. Best of luck to you.
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Bill3 Legendary Member Since Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 10,924 15 24.1k hugs given	Jul 24, 2018 at 05:04 AM #26 I am impressed with how seriously you are taking your job and with hard you are trying to improve and to do well. Good work!
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,369 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,277 hugs given	Jul 24, 2018 at 06:20 PM #29 I’d say pay attention to a difference between accidents and deliberate actions. Dropping trays is an accident that happens to everyone but asking for extra discounts is not an accident. so keep an eye on that
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Anonymous49235 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 31, 2018 at 05:25 PM #30 I passed! I checked my schedule a couple days ago and I'm scheduled past my 30 days.
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Deejay14 Poohbah Member Since Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 1,460 7 41 hugs given	Jul 31, 2018 at 07:03 PM #31 Good for you Ruby! Keep it going!😊 __________________ True happiness comes not when we get rid of all our problems, but when we change our relationship to them, when we see our problems as a potential source of awakening, opportunities to practice patience and learn.~Richard Carlson
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SorryShaped Grand Magnate Member Since Mar 2017 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,273 7	Jul 31, 2018 at 07:15 PM #32 Very good!
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Bill3 Legendary Member Since Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 10,924 15 24.1k hugs given	Jul 31, 2018 at 07:28 PM #33 Congratulations Ruby!!
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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Jul 31, 2018 at 07:38 PM #34 Good job ! __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~
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divine1966 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Dec 2014 Location: US Posts: 22,369 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,277 hugs given	Jul 31, 2018 at 08:47 PM #35 Great! Keep doing good job!
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bunnyhabit Account Suspended Member Since Jan 2018 Location: Tainan, Taiwan Posts: 221 6	Aug 01, 2018 at 12:10 AM #36 seems your boss overlooked all your FU, so you should have no problem with probation
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Taylor27 healing from trauma Member Since Dec 2017 Location: Alberta Posts: 30,425 (SuperPoster!) 6 24.3k hugs given	Aug 03, 2018 at 12:00 PM #37 Congrats
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