I never worked fast food, But I did work in the kitchen of a rest home. And 3 of my (too many) roommates worked fast food during college. They did bring home food occasionally but nothing like mass quantities. But going into the place and ordering a couple burgers and walking out with bags full did happen a couple times.
So they didnt abuse the workplace too much, but we did plenty of other ...unspeakable things.
From my perspective, doing it for the good of the store is not a valid reason... unless its like a family business. But doing it for yourself cause possibly loseing your job could have dire consequences, could be. I personally wouldnt have told, but that doesnt mean much.
He confided in you... be mindful of where that can lead... Its one of those circumstances where I would say telling Mike would do more harm then good. Even if he confronts you about it, you may NOT be the only person he told and even if you are, whos to say the manager didnt figure it out on her own?
~Umbathri
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