McDonald's Tells Its Employees How to Live in Poverty

Not even an ‘independent research institute‘ can save McDonald’s from this doozy.

At first glance McResources seems like a great project designed to provide employees with information on health services and child/elder care, among other things. But some of the “recommendations” uncovered this week just look bad. Very bad.

  • Take two vacations a year to reduce the risk of heart attack (on minimum wage?)
  • Sing to reduce job stress
  • Chew gum to reduce your cortisol levels (what?)
  • Sell your stuff on eBay or Craigslist to overcome holiday debt

Click through for the site’s greatest hits:

  • “Breaking food into pieces often results in eating less and still feeling full.”
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