Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive Thru Shift Manager

June 2017 • Hopkinsville, KY

What I liked

Working at Sonic is honestly amazing. I've worked there for over 2 years now and I couldn't ask for a better job to have while attending school. My manager works around any schedule I give her and always accepts days I need to schedule off for something school related. Additionally, the people are friendly. I've made some great friends in the years I've worked at this location.

What I wish was different

Honestly, the only thing I would change is having to deal with some of the customers. It's fast food so I don't exactly expect happy customers every time, but some of them are just extremely rude for no reason. I'm not a very confrontation person, so those once in a blue moon moments when I have to go tell a customer to kindly leave the premises because I can't have them yelling and cussing at our minor employees can really ruin your day.

Advice

Working at Sonic is great. They're very flexible with schedules and overall it's a pretty stress free environment once you get used to the job. All I could really say is take is seriously. I understand if it's just a part time job, but if you decide the job isn't for you just tell the manager that and put in your 2 weeks. They won't be mad and it'll give them time to find someone else.

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Fast Food Worker

May - August 2019 • Littleton, CO

What I liked

The pay and the large amount of hours available

What I wish was different

Higher pay in general

Advice

work as many hours as possible to make as much as possible

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Carhop

May 2018 - July 2019 • Nampa, ID

What I liked

Learned a lot about working at a fast food restaurant; helped develop my communication and social skills

What I wish was different

Better hours, better pay, better relationships between employees/employers

Advice

Be prepared to always be working.

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Crew Member

May - July 2019 • Lonoke, AR

What I liked

I enjoyed talking to travelers. It was interesting to meet alumni. It taught me to be secure in my mental math knowledge and encouraged me to be open to talking to others

What I wish was different

Advice

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Carhop

May - July 2019 • Duarte, CA

What I liked

It was extremely flexible for students who were committed to summer school while working a part-time job. The manager was understanding and generous with our time.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed there longer with the same manager. A new manager was hired and he was extremely rude to customers. That is not an experience I want to be a representative of.

Advice

It is an amazing opportunity for a first job! Definitely try to climb up the ranks to manager!

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Cook

October 2018 - August 2019 • Meridian, ID

What I liked

The management was great, and if brought a complaint tried to remedy it

What I wish was different

Hours. My hours were all over the place

Advice

Don’t ever let it get to your head, or else it’ll suck. Always find the fun spectacular of the job in order to succeed

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Cook

October 2016 • Mishawaka, IN

What I liked

I liked the crew

What I wish was different

Advice

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Car Hop

June 2019 • Alexandria, LA

What I liked

I loved interacting with the customers. It helped with social skills and human interaction.

What I wish was different

I wish I could've chosen my own hours.

Advice

I would say this job DEFINITELY keeps you active and on the move. You will learn how to multitask and think on the fly.

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Crew Member

June 2019 • Pueblo, CO

What I liked

Fast paced so the shift when by quickly.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve had more hours or a more flexible schedule.

Advice

Where comfortable shoes and to always keep a positive attitude.

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Carhop

May - July 2019 • Malvern, AR

What I liked

Working as a carhop, you make a little below minimum wage, but you can make up for this in tips. By the end of every night, I would have cash in my wallet that could last me until payday.

What I wish was different

I wish I had gotten to spend the summer doing internships so that I could get a better idea of if it’s something I’d want to do for the rest of my life.

Advice

If you need a summer job, work hard so that you won’t have to work at all or at least as much during the school year, but don’t forget to make the most of your time off from work.

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Manager

May 2018 - August 2019 • Waxahachie, TX

What I liked

My coworkers.

What I wish was different

My boss.

Advice

Don’t work here unless you’re a morning carhop.

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Cook

June - August 2019 • Yukon, OK

What I liked

I enjoyed that this job allowed me to practice managing time efficiently and to practice managingmyself.

What I wish was different

I wish I had to use my brain more often.

Advice

preparing yourself to work for the long haul will allow you to manage the hectic nature of this job more effectively

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Shift manager

May 2017 - September 2019 • Milford, OH

What I liked

Made lots of friends there

What I wish was different

That people would’ve been harder workers

Advice

Be patient with coworkers and customers

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Night Cook

May - August 2019 • Orem, UT

What I liked

I had friends there and I didn't have to interact with customers

What I wish was different

I wish some of my co-workers had been more reliable

Advice

Do no harm but take no crap, and don't be afraid to make friends.

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Carhop

February 2018 • Abilene, TX

What I liked

I liked the fact that I was able to keep my job and the fact that they are flexible and work with my schedule.

What I wish was different

Being able to find a more professional job was in my radar, but I was still able to do the best in my abilities to do well in the job that I currently have.

Advice

Hard work definitely pays off.

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carhop

May - August 2019 • Del Rio, TX

What I liked

meeting new people improving communication skills

What I wish was different

higher pay

Advice

be nice, tips are your friends try to build a base of regulars

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Carhop

June 2019 • Pelham, AL

What I liked

I loved the co-workers and the environment

What I wish was different

I wish we had better managers

Advice

Be able to do multiple things at once

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Restaurant Server

June 2016 - October 2019 • Nixa, MO

What I liked

Fast paced, flexible scheduling

What I wish was different

I wish the turnover in management was lower

Advice

Start as a carhop and then get trained in the kitchen

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Crew Leader

May - July 2019 • Bossier City, LA

What I liked

My coworkers, thwy were extremely kind and driven. The managers always looked out for the group and made sure everyone was improving and doing their job