Would you like Fries with that New $MCD Job?

McDonalds hired 62,000 in their goal to hire 50,000.

That adds up to 12,000 burger flippers McDonalds just couldn't say "no" to. Couldn't pass 'em up.

Over one million people applied.

The article mentions it's easier to get into Harvard. Well, on the surface. I think the turnover rates at the Golden Arches is a bit higher, though. So one's chances of working at the drive-thru window is probably good if one is patient and persistent.