My generation dreams of working in McDonald’s – that’s how bad things are
- Posted on May 28, 2026
- By The Independent
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My generation dreams of working in McDonald’s – that’s how bad things are
Getting a job in a fast food restaurant was once seen as a sign of failure, but for many young adults desperate for work, landing a role there is seen as a benchmark for success. Here, 23-year-old Isabel tells Chloe Combi the brutal truth of being a young jobseeker today