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McJob: Part 2
Back in September I asked the shareholders if I should just apply to McDonald’s. After a lot of discussion, the vote passed with 72% approval. I applied and I got hired. I was surprised by two things: I took being at the bottom of one of the largest and most successful companies in the world…
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KmikeyM Quick Start Guide
Players earn shares, vote on proposals, and engage in strategic discussions within the community. Users can shape Mike Merrill’s life and projects, maximizing their influence through voting and active engagement in the platform.
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AAR: HBR Season 2
We finished season 2 of Hamburger Business Review after a run of eight episodes. There was no direct shareholder vote the new season, but it was related to the McJob vote that passed with 72% approval. In the after action review of season 1 I said “I feel a growing expertise about the fast food…
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To Smell or Not to Smell?
The overwhelming McRib aroma turns the restaurant into a strange BBQ laboratory, making any pleasant scent a rare oasis. Two co-workers stand out with their subtle, refreshing fragrances, offering welcome relief from the culinary chaos. Inspired to claim my own olfactory identity, I ask the shareholders…
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Collect Burgers, Carry Fries
Working in a fast-food restaurant can feel like performing the same repetitive tasks—taking orders, frying fries, wiping surfaces—without leaving a lasting mark. In this post, Van Morrison’s “Chop that wood, carry water” lyric and an ancient Chinese poem guide a reflection on labor, purpose, and personal identity. The result is a closer look at what…
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CBC ❤️ HBR
Peter Armstrong endorses Hamburger Business Review podcast for its insightful exploration of McDonald’s through engaging case studies and personal experience.
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HBR S2E1: My Hamburger Restaurant
The podcast discusses McDonald’s E. coli concerns, shares insights on sustainability, features a case study, and discusses both new menu items and economic challenges.
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Hamburger Mornings
In the dark hours of the morning in the shadow of Elysian Park, on the banks of the concrete Los Angeles river, it’s time to wake up and get ready for a shift at the hamburger restaurant.
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Choose Your Own Case Study
Hamburger Business Review’s second season invites listeners to vote on the inaugural case study exploring McDonald’s sustainability efforts, addressing environmental impacts and corporate responsibility.
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McJob
Facing job market challenges, Mike proposes applying for an entry-level position at a hamburger restaurant to regain confidence and financial stability.
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Speculative Investments
Now that the Shareholder Poker Tournament is only once a month I’ve found I need a little more “speculative investing” in my life. Initially I tried playing some scratch-its but that’s a pretty cheap thrill. Then I went the other direction, and using my expertise from Hamburger Business Review decided to buy $100 of McDonald’s stock during a…
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Summer Camp
Hello from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. We’re on our way back to Los Angeles after spending a few weeks in Niagara-On-The-Lake in Canada. Niagara-On-The-Lake, or NOTL1 (pronounced “nottle” like bottle) has become “Summer Camp” for me and Kathryn. It’s a perfect escape from the heat of Los Angeles and we get to ride bikes, watch tennis,…