Great starter job, perfect if you really, desperately need work - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
27 Jan 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very good at working around personal schedules. Management was very considerate of personal goals outside of workplace. Senior management expressed sincere concern and encouragement with getting a better job outside of McDonalds, and was very encouraging with completing college school work, and making college a priority over the work needed at McDonald's

Cons

Salaries were not very well for the comparable work that may be done at other stores. Store manager and assistant manager were not always clear and concise on agreement for certain policies and procedures.

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Pros

Good pay for easy work

Cons

Not enough time to eat

2.0
18 June 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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