McDonald’s Jobs Prized In Down Economy

Tampa Tribune:

When times are good, nothing spells “dead-end job” for many people like flipping hamburgers.

But with unemployment over 12 percent in the Tampa Bay area, more people are giving the quick-service industry a second look.

In Tampa, Caspers Co., a McDonald’s franchisee with 51 restaurants in the Bay area, reports some of its lowest employee turnover figures ever, and it’s able to be more selective with hiring. It’s not clear if the workers will stick around once the economy improves, but for now restaurants are seeing the most skilled workforce in years.

Jennifer Trundy was a high-achieving real estate agent before the market sunk and now manages a Topper’s Creamery ice cream shop in Valrico.

“I probably wouldn’t have (entered quick-serve) if real estate was going well, but I’m glad I did,” Trundy, 41, said.

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Photo: Jay Conner.

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