Only short term nothing to build a life on. - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

1.0
Jun 27, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Free lunches although that might not still be true. A knowledge of the food industry regarding fast food service.

Cons

Low pay, Long hours,food waste. employees are required to toss food if they even touch the wrapper and if the employees take the food so it isn't wasted they can be fired.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

Good company, decent pay, and it’s generally intreating to look at the different cultures and values there are to this company.

Cons

I don’t not have any cons.

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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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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