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June 28, 2007
McJobs ..
I have been known to support a number of issues – often which fit in with my libertarian/free market/ business friendly view of the world.
For instance:
Individualism – The Red Cockatoo
The US Customs and border security force
The Girl with a one track mind
Welcoming Dr. Condoleezza Rice to the UK ,
Women’s rights - Kathy Sierra ,
so here is one more ..
It’s McDonalds ..
The Oxford English Dictionary currently describes a McJob as "an unstimulating low-paid job with few prospects"
. McDonalds are creating a petition to change that definition
I fully support that petition!
I, for one, have fond memories of Mc Donalds. As a new immigrant .. And later as an impoverished entrepreneur – in the early stages of setting up my business :), McDonalds was a great place to go. The place is always clean. Open all hours of the day and night, the staff is polite, I see older and younger people working at Mc Donalds and I believe that there is a strong work ethic.
All qualities we should admire – rather than belittle – as the venerable Oxford English dictionary seems to be doing.
Further, anyone who has worked with me for even a modest amount of time, probably knows about my food allergies – especially to sesame seeds. Thus, with all my travel, to me – Mc Donald’s is a very safe place to go(try explaining to someone in Korea/Japan/Hong Kong – that you have allergies to certain things – it’s not easy!)
In any case, work is work .. No one should belittle it!
Posted by ajit at June 28, 2007 9:51 AM
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I guess the question should be, is the OED making a judgement on McDonald's workers by including the term, or simply reflecting a phrase which has passed a certain threshold of popularity among the English population? I would suggest the latter, therefore inclusion of the term is justified - I'm pretty certain you could find a lot of other less tasteful terms in the OED than this one...
Posted by: Tom Godber at June 28, 2007 11:06 AM