Be prepared to work all the time - Corporate Relations Manager McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
Feb 20, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mostly new staff, open to (some) new ideas; new HQ in West Loop; travel opportunities; half day Fridays in the Summer

Cons

No work/life balance, you will consistently work nights/12 hour days; benefits are ok - not as stellar as you would think a high-profile corporation would be; communication between departments is not great.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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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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