'Nobody Cares About Your Career' — McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski Says As He Warns Workers To Stop Expecting An 'Employment Deal' In Today's Market

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A blunt message about career responsibility is challenging long-held expectations between workers and employers. McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) CEO Chris Kempczinski recently shared a video on Instagram urging...

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He also acknowledged the advice might \"hurt your feelings,\" framing it as practical guidance rather than criticism.\nDon't Miss:\n\"Nobody cares about your career as much as you do,\" Kempczinski said, cautioning that expecting someone else to create opportunities can be misguided. He added that workers should take primary responsibility for their own career progress rather than relying on employers to do it for them.\nHe said that while opportunities can arise through others, progress depends on taking action personally rather than waiting for direction.\nCareer progression has become less structured across many workplaces. Gallup's \"American Job Quality Study,\" a study of more than 18,000 U.S. workers, published Oct. 15, found that one in four employees say they lack opportunities for career advancement.\nTrending: GM-Backed EnergyX Is Solving the Lithium Supply Crisis — Invest Before They Scale Global Production\nAt the same time, forecasts indicate job growth could slow further in 2026 amid rising uncertainty. Tariff pressures and labor market caution were cited as contributing factors, according to Investopedia.\nKempczinski's message reflects a shift toward individual career ownership. Labor unions remain a key exception by securing the formal \"employment deals\" that are fading elsewhere. 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