Key facts
- A fast-food worker was fired within three hours of their first shift.
- The dismissal occurred mid-shift on the employee's first day.
- The worker was allegedly let go for lacking basic skills and being too slow.
- The employee shared their experience on Reddit, where it went viral.
- The owner reportedly stated the job required learning 'on instinct'.
A fast-food worker has shared a viral story on Reddit detailing their dismissal within three hours of starting their first shift. The employee recounted arriving early and being shown the workflow, but struggled as customer orders increased.
According to the post, the worker was slow at packaging burgers and preparing them while the meat cooked. When asked to speed up, the employee explained they needed time to learn the process. The owner then allegedly pulled the worker aside, stating the job required learning "on instinct" and that they lacked basic knowledge.
Despite apologising and being paid for the hours worked, the employee was asked to leave. The worker expressed frustration online, questioning the expectation to not make mistakes or be slow on a first day at a new job, and is now back to job hunting.