Neutral - Crew Member McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
Jan 5, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

If you've got a good manager, the days go by fast. The quick pace and large volume of customers keep you moving. Also (depending on your manager) it doesn't take long to move up in the company. I started manager training after only three months. Also, as long as you give enough notice it's usually pretty easy to get time off for appointments and other obligations.

Cons

The pay is pretty awful until you make 1st assistant. Also, expect to do laundry every night unless you want your house to smell like old french fry oil. Managers will usually take the side of an obnoxious customer over yours, even when customers get verbally abusive. Also, expect customers to treat you like and uneducated git, no matter what your GPA is/was.

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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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