lmaoo throwback to when I was serviced by a 12 yr old Chinese girl at a Chinese buffet and my Chinese parents scolded me for being 16 and not working nearly as hard as her 😃
On one hand, this makes me feel like I was a lazy, weak kid. On the other hand, I recall what my grandmother once said: "Why would you want a job as a kid? You're gonna be working the rest of your life! Savor the freedom you have now!"
that's sound like a really good quote "Why would you want a job as a kid? You're gonna be working the rest of your life! Savor the freedom you have now!"-your grandma
They do that shit all the time bro, a couple of times I went to a McDonald's they didn't give me a single pickle, it's not really the employee's fault though that's just what their instructed to do by the asshole people in charge of them.
@@wolfwafflepuffxp332 yeah I get it... it's kinda the same in every fast food chain :S not their fault and then again that burger is like 1 dollar so what can one expect but a single pickle lol
I’m surprised people don’t know if your family owns the business they legally can have you work for them even under the working age that’s something I’ve know since I was like 7.
@@afranzen just did some research and if you are in a franchise you still considered the sole owner. When you buy into a franchise you are only buying the rights to use things such as their menu, and branding you still are the sole owner. Furthermore you are wrong on McDonald’s franchise only allowing for 20 years, that is the initial contract after the 20 years you are to renew the contract to remain a franchisee. Also there’s a Dairy Queen here that also has had children under the working age working there because they are children of the owner of that particular Dairy Queen
i actually didn't know till i saw another video where he said the age he started working. it was kind of obvious to me because i watch another channel of a girl whose family owns a dairy queen. she said she had been working since she was nine.
I don't think it's too surprising. Some people don't have parents who own businesses, nor do they have friends. Therefore, this information will not be so evident.
I worked for my parent's flower shop when I was age 10-17 as well, people aren't used to it, but it happens. It was awesome cause I was always the kid at school with money that didn't come from an allowance (I only worked on Saturdays and got paid 100 dollars for 6 hours of work).
I too started working at a young age, around 8. I loved every second of it and was taught by my grandpa and father to work hard. Wouldn’t trade that for anything. Best childhood ever
People will always hate on you bro, if they can’t bitch about you for working at McDonald’s as a kid they’ll just look for something else to say…..awesome videos and channel !!!
There's a difference between forcing a child to work and the child actually wanting to work. It is clear that since a very young age, your passion was McDonald's and there is absolutely nothing wrong with following your heart so that you too could one day own a franchise, which you have successfully done. Those people are just mad you already had your life figured out.
I fall under the same category, My father started a lawncare business when I was 11 and even though he isnt in the business anymore I still am, and its helped me a lot
"I even had one guy who went on every single one of my vids, and was telling everyone I was a fake and a liar" you know you've made it when you have a dedicated hater. They're just jealous that (checks notes) a guy at a McDonald's has more success than they ever will...which what does that say about them? He's probably one of those who uses McDonald's as an insult like teachers and thinks it wouldn't lead to anything until you gave him this rude awakening.
Congrats to you! I babysat and had a paper route when I was a kid. Got my first job bagging groceries at 16. Paid for pretty much everything through high school and college. Became an Industrial Designer, Electrical Designer & Ghostwriter in music, tv and movies while I worked my way up to the corporate office. Designed Mega Yachts and now Commercial Vessels. 🙌 for grinding it out!
In the country that I'm living in It really doesn't matter When summer comes by every kid from around ages 5 through 15 would just work (to help their parents) it was really crazy too because those really young kids they would work at many different jobs that seem hard like delivery, washing cars, repairing electronics
in canada we don't even have child labour laws, you can work at any age. it sounds like a dystopian hell but i've never seen it as a problem. if you're young and you wanna work early, go ahead, as long as you feel comfortable doing so
In Canada, there are laws wdym lol. Under the age of 15 in lost provinces it’s very difficult to get a job. I guess technically u could work, but it’s extremely difficult to get a job unless u did what this guy did and work for ur parents.
this is blantantly not true, every province has a minimum age requirement to start legal work that isn't volunteering, restricted hours (not allowed to work school hours unless its holiday, not allowed to work alone) wtf is this
Tbh I’ve seen kids work in restaurants before but it’s usually a mom n pop shop so this makes sense, but being McDonald’s sounds like a challenge so shoutout to his city for allowing children to be put to work (by volunteer)
as a kid after the age of like 9 I was obsessed with figuring out how to get money so I could get the things I wanted, being able to work and spend 50 percent of my money would be a blessing, working at a McDonald's seems better than pulling weeds to me haha
Yipes, some people are weird doubting Thomas's. I wondered what was the deal when I first heard that you say that you started working at age ten, but then you said that your parent's were the owners and I immediately was like, "oh yup, that makes sense, just like how farmer's kids can work on the farm".
they probably are use to their normal that they refuse to believe there can be people that live differently then them. that could be one reason. they doubted him. though to me it was kinda obvious in another video i saw that his family owned just cause i have seem another youtuber that been working at a Young age because her family owned a DQ
That’s the best when parents take their kids to work but of course they just trying to teach one the value of money n discipline n Independence 💪🏼 I did the same thing my parents would take me with them to work n showed me to appreciate n value. If I wanted something I had to earn it or if wanted name brands etc. Nowadays kids all they do ask n some just be lacking skills but still get rewarded
I worked at little Caesars when I was 12... Every station ovens toppings dough etc It gave me good work experience and I'm happy I was blessed with the opportunity to work so young
New subscriber. Love the message and the worth ethic! I also appreciate the care you take in your job and cleanliness of your restaurant. ba-da ba-ba-ba!
I started working at 21, not because I was lazy, because I wanted to have fun with my years, now I'm 24 I have a decent job and my own home, use those 21 years at the start to learn things, have fun in life and discover what you want to generally do. If you can't find that something, just do random stuff, whatever you get just do, if you don't like it, re-roll the dice till you hit something you enjoy.
I am so agree with child work especially these days because it gives you earlier understanding in this life and teach you responsibility and forget about law bla bla
I respect the young hustle game. Work hard and earn your money and save it. I’m 22 years old and just paid off my house in full. I own a nice luxury car. Also have a wonderful family. Keep working and enjoy life brother.
I remember back then, I wanted to work at my dad’s restaurant in Beverly Hills. The only thing in my way was the fact that he would heave at around 3:00-5:00am every morning
Started working at age 9 delivering papers in the neighborhood in the city starting at 4:00A in the morning. Props to you Stephen for having a great work ethic and building an excellent business acumen at such a young age. Don't see a whole lot of 18 year olds in line for a job at McDonalds or anywhere else.
This was a nice clarifying video to come across after watching a few of your other ones. I'm glad no laws were broken, and that you were able to enjoy work and your early years. Very cool.
This is true, I’m 11 years old and my mum and dad own a takeaway and I work there usually on Friday and weekends when it’s busy and I don’t get paid because I do it since it’s a family business and it just feels right when you help out :)
I work with kids and honestly alot of them would benefit more from just working than continuing school. Having all those kids together is unnatural, its unhealthy, never again in a persons life will they be surrounded by that many people, its a bad social and learning environment. School only teaches you to be an employee, you might as well learn while you work if that is the height of their aspirations.
BRAVO to you sir ....if only the young people in this country followed your example of hard work....the kids today are more concerned about social media and likes and selfies
Hehe I remember scraping wallpaper off a client's wall when I was about 8 years old for a renovation project my dad had contracted to him. Just a spatula and scraping old paper off walls, that was my first work.
everyone saying that has never been to a thai restaurant because the local one in my city literally has their 8-10 year olds taking my order everytime LMAO. It’s cute though, they’re family owned and watching the lil sweethearts grow up through the years as i have grown from a teen to an adult, is adorable. They always treat me like family now !
Surprised that people don't know that family owned businesses you can hire your family at any age. It was basically to prevent farmers from being charged with child labor laws having their children working the farm and also covered parents paying for chores or such as lemonade stands. It only covers if the family is the owner.
I was 8 and I’m not lying I wanted to work at Starbucks because I was good at making coffee my father used to train me and now I’m good at making coffee
When I was 8 my dad allowed me to work at his 7/11 job and well he was a employee but the manager and boss were the most nicest workers I’ve ever met! My dad and his boss were like best friends and he even invited us to his house for dinner once!
I remember in the Philippines or maybe even in other countries, they would let other kids get inside the kitchen and work for fun. I think its called the "Kiddie Crew Club" which is an event that i remember as a kid back then, similar to my nursery field trip where I made pizza at Pizza Hut with my mother
As long as the child is being paid and not forced to work it shouldn't be a problem. Education should be a priority of course, but I could've used the extra money at that age. I didn't start working until I was 18 and while my work ethic isn't bad, I find it pretty exhausting since I'm still not fully used to it.
I worked at my dads bakery i dont fully work there nor do i get payed but i just DO IT like i sort out the birthday candle rack wash the dishes (i try to) and expiriment with new ideas
My Mother and father owned a pub and i used to work their doing little things like cleaning the cups and plates and also serving the drinks and food to people i did this when i was 15
I'm sure you were raised well and I bet 50% of your income went into a Roth IRA. You seem to have almost been raised perfectly you worked for your vehicle and college but your parents still paid it's just one money bucket here one money bucket their and you worked that's great parents and great child making a team. Anyone who works for your family McD I would think is treated well I would think you have low employee turn over it seems you know a good team is a close long team and everyone wins in the end. I have never worked in fast food but you show a level of behind the scene people need to see. Respect to all behind the fast food counter 🙌
See, in this case I have very little issues with this situation. He wasn't forced to work and his parents also made sure that while he did get decent pocket change, that he was still saving. The only times I have actual issues with parents who own businesses and have their children work there is when the kids aren't given a choice. That, and when the parents basically use their kids as a basically unpaid labor force.
Which is why this guy's childhood shouldn't have happened. There's no way to prove an 8 year old actually wants to work vs his parents won't feed him if he even complains. Thus it should be illegal no exceptions.
@@thepinkestpigglet7529 Except for his own words. He says he wasn't forced and he liked it- most kids forced into working usually admit it. Trust me, I understand where you are coming from. I fully agree in most cases it should be illegal. However, take in mind this man literally runs a youtube channel all around McDonalds and how much he loves working there. As a person who worked at McDonalds, no one ever lies like that. Also, the reason there are exceptions is because some families were never able to afford children and yet had one anyway. The situation is sad, but you can't hate the parents for making their kid work if him not working means that they can't afford food that week. Nothing is ever black and white and that's why in most cases there are exceptions to any rule.
I started working in my parent family restaurant when I was 6 but only did the basic like cleaning and stuff as I didn’t know any English since I grew up with my grandparents in China.
If you have Asian parents and they own a restaurant then you know what it is like. I started working at my parents restaurant when I was 9 as the dish washer now I rang people up
Child labor laws are wacky, at least, they are in Ohio. I started at mcdonalds at 17, and the law was that I could not legally work more than 5 hours straight without getting a 30 minute break. Now that I'm 18, the law no longer applies to me, and breaks are completely unheard of, even though I work 8 hour shifts. If you're looking for an entry level job, consider retail. My brother is 20 and he gets multiple breaks per shift at meijer and he works the same hours as I do. I'm pretty sure he even still gets paid during one of his 15 minute breaks
