very hard work - Owner McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
Apr 21, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The experience is great and you could really use this as a stepping stool to grow with the company. Do not feel bad if you work at the lowest level, at least you cant get demoted only promoted, you will gain experience to climb up the company ladder and if interested after becoming a district manager you could one day find yourself owning your own franchise and being in a position to better other people's lives.

Cons

you may get ridiculed by people but really these are the people who are just to scared of what other people think of them and 99% of them will never follow there dreams because they fear being ridiculed themselves.

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Pros

Pay was fair and bonuses were generous

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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