Behind The Plexiglass: THROUGH THE LENS OF A FAST FOOD WORKER DURING THE PANDEMIC

About The Book

"Being a cashier during the pandemic is not easy yet rewarding because of a sense of accomplishment and purpose." - Rainna Ancheta.

Behind the Plexiglass is a book that vividly and insightfully portrays the obstacles and challenges faced by workers in this industry, from dealing with health and safety concerns to managing financial hardships and coping with the emotional toll of the pandemic. Rainna has worked at the fast food company for seven years, and the most challenging years were during the pandemic.

She shares her horrific experiences and how she overcame them and learned life lessons.

Through the eyes of a fast-food worker, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the human side of the fast-food industry and the resilience and dedication of those who keep it going, even in the toughest of times.

About The Author

Rainna Ancheta is a Filipino-Canadian writer and has written over 200 articles online since 2021. She published about faith, life lessons, life stories and self-improvement.

She has worked at a fast-food restaurant for seven years at two different companies since immigrating to Canada. In March 2021, she was interviewed by OMNI News to share her firsthand experience as a fast-food employee during the pandemic. Rainna has contributed to platform such as Thought Catalog, Collective World, and Elephant Journal. Additionally, Rainna is a certified creative writer, having successfully completed both a 15-week writing workshop at the Living Arts Centre Mississauga in 2018 and a 10-week writing workshop at the University of Toronto Mississauga in 2024.