Managers don't train you properly the first week so they can justify low wages - Crew Member McDonald's Employee Review

1.0
Feb 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Most people that work here as crew members are honest and good-natured.

Cons

Managers lie and cheat employees out of earned pay. Managers don't train you properly the first week so they can justify low wages. They don't want you to grow and they don't want to promote you, because it costs them "too much money". I work in San Antonio's new Talley road establishment and many of the managers micromanage employees and put you down and put unnecessary pressure even during peak hours. Store is SEVERELY understaffed. On average days I do two stations simultaneously for 12 dollars even though they said they would pay 14/hr after training. So they never train me anymore even though they were supposed to do that the first week. Bad working conditions, managers will try to rush you at every opportunity and let other workers push you around. Managers never talk to their employees to check up on them individually. They just decide your schedule FOR you.

Explore other reviews about McDonald's

5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Employs teenagers for work over summer

Cons

It pays minimum wage salary

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All