Recession-O-Meter: The Service Industry Switcheroo!
March 14, 2009 (72 Responses)
IF EVER you needed a clear sign that the recession is here in full force then look no further than the new McDonalds burger joint in Ennis, County Clare.
During the so-called “Celtic Tiger“ period the clearest sign that our economy was on the upswing was the fact that all the services jobs went to foreign nationals. By that what I mean is most of the jobs in the service industry were being filled by non-Irish people who had migrated here because the economy was booming. Service jobs were suddenly not good enough for Irish people and they ditched them and moved on to bigger and better things.
Conversely the surest sign that our economy is in the shithouse is when the non nationals start leaving the country to head elsewhere and, most importantly, when Irish people start looking at the service industry again as a viable employment opportunity… usually becauuse there is nothing else for them to work with.
And so we come to the opening of yet another McDonalds burger joint, this time in Ennis, County Clare. When they recently advertised for staff, they became overwhelmed by the sheer volume of prospective employees hoping for a chance to join the extended Ronald McDonald family. The noteworthy item however is not just the volume of respondants (over 500), but more the fact that a huge percentage of them are well-qualified Irish professionals, including accountants, architects and bankers, all looking to sign up to serve burgers for a living. Apparently so many people responded to the adverts for the jobs that the opening has had to be put back 2 weeks in order to process all the applications. This tells us two things on the recession-o-meter:
- There are already too many professionals out on their asses from recent job cuts and now they are looking to do any job possible to bring in a wage, even working at a McDonalds.
- The fact that Irish are applying for these minimum wage jobs again in the service industry highlights the exodus of non-nationals to other countries.
It’s oficial folks; if you have a job do whatever you can to keep it. It’s going to be a rough 2 years for everyone.
I think we Americans have you beat. I just posted today about a $750,000 per year hedge fund manager now working as a pizza delivery guy.
You know the economy is really in the toilet when you can come up with “my situation is worse than your situation” comparisons.
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Thanks for the article. It’s interesting to see how things are being affected by the recession.
Another clear sign of a recession is that there use to be a time you could walk into the mcdonalds fast food line and see a bunch of zitty face teenagers. Now, the fast food joint are full of grown people. Its a shame beacuse college grads are only make $7 bucks an hour. pathetic.
I hope it would not take two years for this recession to last. It’s really sad to think that some people have to give in to desperate measures just to make ends meet. Let’s hope recession will end soon.
Great article, very true. Much greed has brought us to where we are today. Its unfortunate that most of us had no part and we are suffering for other idiots greed. Keep up the good work.
nice article. I think this economic impact make people sick. physical and mind.
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This a fact that we all understand that be it services, finance, auto or metals everything has bitten the dust ever since the recession period set in.
I have read many articles recently and one of them showed statistics that when in recession people would skip luncheons and prefer short meals instead to save on over expenditures. I think that is very much a case.
Can’t agree more about keeping the job you’e already got. Things are looking shakey where I work and it’s amazing what the thought of no income will make you consider – stuff you wouldn’t of looked twice at a year or so ago. Alao, there’s no sign of things improving in the near future. I think your two years statement is spot on.
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Wow, that’s pretty alarming that even professionals would do anything just to have a job.
As i think the option of McDonalds was the superior.
Yes people would rather choose McDonalds over say KFC
i know what you mean about keeping your job is there any chance of getting another job if this one goes the way of the dodo? not a chance in hell ,mcdonalds would be a godsend to anyone without a job.
Hmm, i’d really dislike working in one of these places, especially in the evening, when all the drunks are being idots!
you know we’re in recession when every man and their dog is trying their hand at online / affiliate marketing.
if the recession come to an end, Will they get their job back?
@ Drapery Toronto – Classic.
Yeah, it’s ridiculous what things have come down to. If I were to lose my job, I’d go straight to my Starbucks. They have pretty good benefits for those types of jobs. I could never see myself flipping burgers, especially cardboard ones.
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This a fact that we all understand that be it services, finance, auto or metals everything has bitten the dust ever since the recession period set in.
I just wanna say one word for your article “Awesome”. Fully agree in recession everyone unable d to find new jobs, but now almost recession off and their are lots of opportunities for everyone..
As i think another clear sign of a recession is that there use to be a time you could walk into the Mcdonalds fast food line and see a bunch of zitty face teenagers and now, fast food joint are full of grown people and its a shame because college grads are only make $7 bucks an hour. pathetic.
Thank God! Recession not in flow at moment, now lots of opportunity’s for everyone in all sectors. Many people have already suffered with this hell and lost their good designation at company..
Now everything looking great. Recession get off and their are lots of opportunities available for everyone in lob markets. Really we passed such a critical time few days before.
although i already thought that things like these may happen, it’s still shocking to hear that it is really happening… professionals taking your orders at mcdonalds, what’s next?
Interesting stuff – I think a lot of people have simply been forced to take the first job that has become available to them. It’s a pity but it’s true.
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that’s good. eat healthy think better. keep it.
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You have to hand it to McDonalds. When other businesses are going down the tubes, they are thriving.
Obviously they have a really good franchise model
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I have read many articles lately and one of them showed information that when in recession people would leave out luncheons and prefer short meals instead to save on over expenditures. I think that is extremely a great deal.
makes me hungry
it makes me hungry too!! i know that eating too much of this food it’s no good… or really bad… but it tastes so nice! love the fries and the ice cream! mmm i need to go and find something to eat! thanks for sharing!
I’m definitely seeing the effects of the recession here in Michigan. I haven’t noticed it at McDonald’s, but pretty much everywhere else.
I think its most of the jobs in the service industry were being filled by non-Irish people who had migrated here because the economy was booming. So service jobs were suddenly not good enough for Irish people and they ditched them and moved on to bigger and better things.
Presently many professionals out on their asses from recent job and they are looking to do any job possible to bring in McDonalds.
I like the topic and your point of view.
The sad thing is that in a recession, sales of junk food like macdonalds goes up.
How is that possible?
O! its very yummy, i like. In these are Recession days but its not much effect on it, i think.
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service jobs were suddenly not good enough for Irish people and they ditched them and moved on to bigger and better things.
I agree with you and Your way of thinking is very much inspiring me. Thanks for sharing.
professionals taking your orders at mcdonalds, what’s next?
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I agree with your point that the economy is indeed in not a good condition. There are of course many people that are willing to settle for less with regards for jobs. That is not good news for the people already in the industry though.
This is true. I see the same phenomenon in my country. Now i start to wish there is more fast food chain on the market.
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some of the sites i visited showed statistics that when in recession people would skip luncheons and prefer short meals instead to save on over expenditures. I think that is very much a case.
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Hi,
Well, recession is not still over completely. Since, there are numerous industries and business suffering from recession and the poor situation. Though the Govt. has taken steps but I think it will take some more time to get over and then we might be feeling relax in the industry.
- J.
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