It is what it is - Crew Member McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
May 13, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The best thing about working for McDonald's is the flexible hours. The managers at my store realized that most of us were more concerned with school and our personal lives than we were with work.

Cons

The pay is low, of course. There are plenty of opportunities for promotions, but they really aren't worth it. A promotion usually means an enormous increase in responsibility for a very modest increase in pay. I actually feel worse for the shift managers and assistant store managers than I do for the crew members. My store manager makes decent money, but it took her 15 years of hard work to get to that point.

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2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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