Working McDonalds is kinda like an abusive relationship - Crew Member McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
29 Mar 2021
Recommend
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Pros

You will get to work with some pretty amazing coworkers, that make the job bearable. While a lot of customers can be a pain in the butt, you will meet some customers that never fail to put a smile on your face. The hours are flexible, and it's pretty easy road to get more hours, and to request for days off. For the most part, they will honor your availabilities.

Cons

Working at McDonalds is kinda like being in an abusive relationship, you stay because you love the people you work with, and because you want/need to get paid. However, when times get hard, and when you don't perform to their godly levels of expectation. They will treat you like trash and dirt, and you will get crap on for the stupidest, and for the silliest of reasons. It's a thankless job with little reward, and there will be days when the managers treat you like crap just because they've had a bad day. One day you are their punching bag, and the next day they can be your very best friend. It's ridiculous and downright crazy.

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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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