I'm Not Loving It - Fry Cook McDonald's Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It is a job that pays and some of the fellow employees are cool and helpful. You ocassionally get free drinks if you ask.

Cons

There is no unification and the management is all over the place. The don't really train employees thoroughly in the beginning so of course you don't know what you're doing and when you finally get it, the managers complain about everything you do. They must think that they are coaching a game as they are constantly yelling at their employees to work faster. You can't clock yourself in, they have to clock you in. They don't give paid breaks and they try to make you feel guilty when you leave for the day. If you want low pay, no benefits, and the chance to feel like a slave, McDonald's is the place for you.

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Pros

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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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