There's always a handful of "lifers" at every store -- don't be one of them! - Crew Trainer McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
26 May 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you want to spend the rest of your life working at mcdonalds, then i guess you might as well try to get promoted. Typically you start off as crew, and if you follow policies, you'll be promoted to crew trainer. To reach management, however, you need to be well liked by the store manager. If he or she doesn't think highly of you, you have no chance to advance. Being a manager sucks, by after that you could possibly be promoted to first or second assistant manager, where you have to work a little more each week, but you are put on salary.

Cons

Managers either care too little or too much. Those that don't care enough, allow the slackers to continue screwing around, while the hardest of workers aren't recognized. Those caring too much attempt to micro manage and easily get stressed out. Remember people, we shouldn't be getting angry over burgers and fries.

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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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