Time to make lemonade. I don't know what your degree is in so I don't know what McDonald's can add to your experience in your field, but there is potential for growth and experience any where you work. I would think more highly of someone who is working at McD's than someone who is not working at all because they think they are too good for McD's. This shows me that you WANT to work and you don't have to be a glamorous diva. Make the best of your time there, be a good employee, accept any promotions that come your way from being a good employee, and continue looking for work in your field. You do want to admit you work at McD's and be honest. Everybody knows work is scarce right now. If you do it right, McD's will give you an awesome reference, the manager will give you a stunning letter of recommendation, and you'll end up with a great job when the time is right.

I'm sorry about your situation, but if you graduated college and can't find something better than McDonald's to go to, you weren't looking hard enough.

Did you even call up temp agencies for ANY kind of job first?

Methinks you turned down other jobs you thought were beneath you in the last 2 years.

First off im really sorry about your turn of events after graduating. It must be really hard for you.

Second of all - DONT put McDonalds on your CV - you should only put relevant experience. Try not to get too bummed out about the MCD gig just think of it as a job to make ends meet. I know a lot of people who are taking some very random jobs just to pay the bills. Employers understand that its a tough market and people need to live.

Keep on with your applications - try and attend some workshops on interviewing skills / CV writing. You might need to take a different approach to your job search. Try and see if there are any free classes so you can improve some skills. 1 yr is a long time and it looks better if you havent just been sending out random CVs you need to show something for it.

It will get better.... least thats what I keep telling myself. :-) without hope you have nothing

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