Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries 84-year-old McDonald's employee retires after 45 years: 'Well-deserved break' By: FOXNews.com January 16, 2024 at 20:24 PM EST An 84-year-old woman retired from her position at a McDonald's located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. She began working there as a single mom in 1978 before Chicken McNuggets were released. After four and a half decades of serving customers, a McDonald's employee in western Pennsylvania finally hung up her badge with the golden arches.Dot Sharp, 84, took her last order from her granddaughter, who was a fellow co-worker, before she clocked out from her final shift at the fast food restaurant in Gibsonia. She began working there in 1978.In a line that reportedly wrapped around the building, Sharp's regular customers queued at the drive-thru to wish her well on her last day.DRIVE-THRU DIET: NASHVILLE GRANDPA PLANS TO EAT MCDONALD'S FOR 100 DAYS IN WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPT"The best part of my job has always been the people," the octogenarian said in a press release obtained by Fox TV Stations. "I love my customers and my co-workers."The retiree, who was a working, single mother, also commended the McDonald's joint for being flexible with her busy schedule."The McDonald’s owners have always been great to work for," Sharp said. "I was a single mom. They gave me all the flexibility I needed to earn a living and take care of my kids."Sharp, as an employee, saw introductions of McDonald's classic dishes like the McDouble and the McChicken.FORMER MCDONALD'S CHEF SAYS WALMART SELLS 'DUPE' OF FAST FOOD CHAIN'S BREAKFAST SAUSAGE While McMuffins and Filet-O-Fishes were around when Sharp began working, Chicken McNuggets weren't introduced until 1979.Back in 1978, every McDonald's item cost less than a dollar. An order of large fries were priced at around 50 cents, and a Big Mac could cost as much as 90 cents.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERMeghan Sweeney, McDonald's of Gibsonia owner-operator, praised Sharp for her work and called her an "amazing contributor" to the restaurant location."She brought a sunny disposition to every shift and always made the customer her top priority," Sweeney said in a news release. "I’m hoping Dot enjoys a well-deserved break in her retirement.""Our customers love her and so have generations of her fellow co-workers," Sweeney added. "We’re so lucky to have had her on our team!"For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
84-year-old McDonald's employee retires after 45 years: 'Well-deserved break' By: FOXNews.com January 16, 2024 at 20:24 PM EST An 84-year-old woman retired from her position at a McDonald's located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. She began working there as a single mom in 1978 before Chicken McNuggets were released. After four and a half decades of serving customers, a McDonald's employee in western Pennsylvania finally hung up her badge with the golden arches.Dot Sharp, 84, took her last order from her granddaughter, who was a fellow co-worker, before she clocked out from her final shift at the fast food restaurant in Gibsonia. She began working there in 1978.In a line that reportedly wrapped around the building, Sharp's regular customers queued at the drive-thru to wish her well on her last day.DRIVE-THRU DIET: NASHVILLE GRANDPA PLANS TO EAT MCDONALD'S FOR 100 DAYS IN WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPT"The best part of my job has always been the people," the octogenarian said in a press release obtained by Fox TV Stations. "I love my customers and my co-workers."The retiree, who was a working, single mother, also commended the McDonald's joint for being flexible with her busy schedule."The McDonald’s owners have always been great to work for," Sharp said. "I was a single mom. They gave me all the flexibility I needed to earn a living and take care of my kids."Sharp, as an employee, saw introductions of McDonald's classic dishes like the McDouble and the McChicken.FORMER MCDONALD'S CHEF SAYS WALMART SELLS 'DUPE' OF FAST FOOD CHAIN'S BREAKFAST SAUSAGE While McMuffins and Filet-O-Fishes were around when Sharp began working, Chicken McNuggets weren't introduced until 1979.Back in 1978, every McDonald's item cost less than a dollar. An order of large fries were priced at around 50 cents, and a Big Mac could cost as much as 90 cents.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERMeghan Sweeney, McDonald's of Gibsonia owner-operator, praised Sharp for her work and called her an "amazing contributor" to the restaurant location."She brought a sunny disposition to every shift and always made the customer her top priority," Sweeney said in a news release. "I’m hoping Dot enjoys a well-deserved break in her retirement.""Our customers love her and so have generations of her fellow co-workers," Sweeney added. "We’re so lucky to have had her on our team!"For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd