Good learning experience, but this job generally involves a lot of drama. - Shift Manager McDonald's Employee Review

4.0
Nov 4, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Easy promotions, nice supervisors and owners, good chance to make friends, good learning experience in reference to teamwork, etc.

Cons

So much drama. McDonald's itself is like a small town. Tell someone a secret, next day everyone knows and it's a rumor evolved so that it doesn't even make sense anymore.

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Cons

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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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