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70. Hamburger University

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 07:16 PM

Apr 2013

February 24, 1961, Hamburger University's first class of 15 students graduated

Today, more than 5,000 students attend Hamburger University each year

Since 1961, more than 80,000 restaurant managers, mid-managers and owner/operators have graduated from this facility

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Massachusetts McDonald's demands bachelors degree and two years' experience for cashiers [View all] OhioChick Apr 2013 OP

I don't believe this. No way. And if usatoday babylonsister Apr 2013 #1

I can. Nowhere is degree creep more evident than in Boston Warpy Apr 2013 #34

I agree. There is no such requirement in California. still_one Apr 2013 #37

. Go Vols Apr 2013 #2

And should that degree be in accounting or food science? undeterred Apr 2013 #3

Probably not food science quaker bill Apr 2013 #5

FOOD science is not applicable at McDonald's. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #58

Must be donco Apr 2013 #4

I think the job board is at fault ChromeFoundry Apr 2013 #6

^^^ THIS ^^^ That's not the actual job posting intheflow Apr 2013 #18

They are looking for candidates with a masters boston bean Apr 2013 #7

This might not be a bad idea. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #8

So screw people who cannot afford college, right? DearHeart Apr 2013 #9

Everyone can afford college. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #12

It is impossible to accurately describe the above post and not get one's reply hidden. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2013 #16

Thank You HangOnKids Apr 2013 #36

Do you think your post makes sense? Renew Deal Apr 2013 #22

Yes, I do. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #23

If "everyone can afford college" Renew Deal Apr 2013 #24

Everyone can afford college *because* of student loans and grants. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #29

April Fools Day has already passed. Fuddnik Apr 2013 #33

Everyone can afford a Bentley and a four bedroom apartment at Central Park West, too. Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #42

I don't think they give grants or scholarships for cars or apartments. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #44

You might find some meaning in this.... Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #46

If a starving person could get a loan or a grant for food.... Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #47

And just how are they going to pay it back, working at a fucking McDonald's? Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #49

Did you work on the Romney campaign? MindPilot Apr 2013 #63

" Everyone can afford college. That's what student loans and grants are for." REALLY? alp227 Apr 2013 #26

Yes, alp227, student loans and grants really are there so that people can afford to go to college. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #31

I don't think it's because they have rich parents Life Long Dem Apr 2013 #41

I don't understand your comment. nt Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #45

You said Life Long Dem Apr 2013 #48

And then they pay off those loans working for 10 bucks an hour? Marrah_G Apr 2013 #61

Student loans are different today than they were when I had one Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #38

I've been dealing with the current loan regime for the last five years. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #40

Grants are one thing, Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #43

feel free to list those loans and grants that are available to everybody. uncle ray Apr 2013 #51

I can't believe you actually posted that. Live and Learn Apr 2013 #55

And just how long will it take to repay those loans at McD's wages? hobbit709 Apr 2013 #57

What world do you live in? Marrah_G Apr 2013 #59

One where "The Big Tent" is just a little TOO big, apparently. HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #64

I'm pretty sure they are able to get it right all the time. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #13

No Artic Dave, they can't. Llewlladdwr Apr 2013 #14

This post explains a lot HangOnKids Apr 2013 #35

I don't believe that you really think that. Marrah_G Apr 2013 #17

In the poster's defense, I think employers are becoming less fond of those without higher ed. alp227 Apr 2013 #27

See son? It's important to get a degree if you want a job. Kablooie Apr 2013 #10

Unfair policy. At the same time, I wouldn't mind if, for once, Aristus Apr 2013 #11

I do hate when they hand you.......... mrmpa Apr 2013 #20

You can easily spot the people in this thread that have never worked a service job... Comrade_McKenzie Apr 2013 #15

"Would you like some Chaucer with that?" nt Buns_of_Fire Apr 2013 #19

The questions college grads ask MattBaggins Apr 2013 #21

Think instead of copying bumper stickers. alp227 Apr 2013 #28

It's a joke MattBaggins Apr 2013 #32

Business: How can I outsource this? (NT) Heywood J Apr 2013 #56

Who knew that getting "educated for the jobs of the future" would result in asking TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #25

Cambridge, maybe. But Winchendon? Nah. nt MannyGoldstein Apr 2013 #30

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #39

It's just one McDonald's franchise in a town in MA, not the entire world. slackmaster Apr 2013 #62

Give them five years... jmowreader Apr 2013 #50

Hmmm. It is WincheNdon, not Wichedon....I have to wonder if someone is having a laugh. MADem Apr 2013 #52

Wellness 101-Requirement should be removing all soda cups larger than 16 ounces no refills. graham4anything Apr 2013 #53

ZOMG! That BK burger is instant coronary material. Just sayin' freshwest Apr 2013 #69

Screw that... hack your own path DollarBillHines Apr 2013 #54

Tough competition to post 12, this is. 2ndAmForComputers Apr 2013 #71

What do they pay? JVS Apr 2013 #60

That better be a supercomputer cash register or something. Wow. ck4829 Apr 2013 #65

nvm false alarm nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #66

Wait a minute - I thought the economy was IMPROVING derby378 Apr 2013 #67

I've been expecting fast food joints to start requiring applicants to be culinary graduates Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #68

Hamburger University Generic Other Apr 2013 #70

I find this difficult to believe... I bet someone doesn't know how to use the job board they posted octothorpe Apr 2013 #72