My life at Mickey D's - Shift Manager McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
6 Aug 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Getting free food was definitely the biggest plus of the job. I also liked some of my co-workers, especially the ones who showed up on time.

Cons

Quality of food. Everyone knows when they walk through the golden arches that they aren't getting organic, grass-fed food. This place is about value, and quality is sacrificed to save cash.

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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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