You make of the job what you want of it. - General Manager McDonald's Employee Review

5.0
Aug 11, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

There's is always opportunity for growth. McDonald's is very good with moving up people from within the organization. You just have to go that extra step to get there. I feel that I'm paid fairly for the job I do. I don't have a college degree, but I make more than my friends that do have one.

Cons

At the restaurant level, the benefits are not great.

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Pros

nice coworkers and flexible schedule

Cons

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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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