Good Job for Someone in High School - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

4.0
Jul 13, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is okay compares to other fast food establishments, the hours aren't bad, and there is some flexibility in your schedule.

Cons

The work itself is kind of disgusting, there's always the chance that you can get a nasty burn from hot grease, and sometimes it is really,really packed.

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5.0
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Pros

Good food and decent teammates

Cons

Bad pay and not great benefits

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Experience varies heavily depending on the owner/operator you work for. Free and discounted food. 2 weeks PTO. Vision, Dental and Health insurance. Offers rapid development opportunities.

Cons

Work-life balance is nonexistent. In fact, the director of operations has stated numerous times, “Work life balance is a myth”. The company states you are required to work 45 hrs/week minimum; Realistically, GM’s can expect to work 55-60 hours in store with constant calls and messages when home. The company does not count any work done outside of the restaurant toward your 45hr requirement. There is no training for this position as you are expected to figure it out on the job. They offer $2000 per month performance bonus but are always finding new ways to disqualify you and move the goalposts when you actually earn it.

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