Wouldn't make a career out of it - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
Apr 12, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They give me the hours I need and some if I need it. They offer advancement if your willing to work hard

Cons

its a fast food restaurant. Low pay with no significant pay increase. The bathrooms are often dirty which customers complain about

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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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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