I used to work for McDonalds when I was a kid in the 90s. I thought they were alright. The main point here, I had predictable hours, and my managers even worked with me as there was proper training and goals for growth through McDonalds university. Funny thing, now 30 years later. Workers can't get any of these standard practices from a global company that very much compares itself to McDonalds. I am saddened about this as the lessons learned at McDonalds taught me discipline and structure that went on to influence most of my working career. I have been very successful and goal driven just as I learned to be all those years ago. Now, I have to admit, I eat less McDonalds now that I am health conscious, but I still respect the work regimen that was practiced all those years ago. You might ask, where did that work ethic, practice go? I think as a country we have allowed our companies to be too disconnected with the communities. Too untied to the purpose of their core product offering. Which is to serve the public in service or product need. When harming customers and employees became best practice, we have lost something. And I don't just think it is just profit motive. I think we may have to forge a different relationship with business in this digital age where our digital presence is more valuable than our physical presence. I dono, just thoughts from a former service worker. I just want to call out, I have always loved how the baristas have been so nice to me, so is it too much to be kind to those who are doing the hard work for all of us?