Decent job at McDonald's (but good for students looking for fast cash). - Crew Member McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
26 Feb 2009
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Pros

The schedule is flexible and the employees get along well with each other. McDonald's offers free employee meal when you work a shift of 4 hours or more. It also offers health insurance, and offers 25% discount at the restaurant your work at.

Cons

The pay is poor (little over minimum wage). Also, the amount of hours you are scheduled per week is not guaranteed (you can be scheduled for 35 hours in one week, but just 25 hours the following week). You're also working hard on your feet the entire shift because the work is fast-paced and high-pressure. And customers get angry if you don't serve them quickly. Lastly, the turnover rate of the employees is high, so you're constantly dealing with new workers who are in training, and therefore lacking full productivity; hence, you have to pick up their slack.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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