A terrible first job experience - Crew McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
Aug 31, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy to get the job, easy clock-in, clock-out, successful company, other than these things I can't think of many good things to say about working here.

Cons

There's four or five managers. None of them can handle anything. I am 17 and was when I worked there and the managers were a year or two older than me. They are constantly flustered when the restaurant gets busy or customers are complaining. You never get an opportunity to talk to them about anything because they are always running around. My trainer decided to not show up to work after my first day. Did not sign my work permit. Scheduled me so much to the point I was working the same amount as my full-time working parents. Do not respect availability.

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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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