What Working At McDonald’s Taught Me About Privilege 

Had I gone to a manager and complained that I become anxious when the restaurant is busy or that hearing complaints from customers made me nervous, the manager would have concluded that this was simply not the right job for me. 

…Before you encourage someone to practice “self care” in its current definition, think about in what situations this is actually useful or feasible advice  

…We must remember that putting oneself first is the essence of privilege, and that, in order to grow, we must leave this selfish mindset behind.

What Working At McDonald’s Taught Me About Privilege | The Odyssey

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