its an okay place to start work - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
Aug 3, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

cheap food flexible schedule they will work around any activities you have going on,you can go on vacation whenever,discount is 50% off u get free drinks

Cons

you are treated like a kid you get paid very bad if you ask to learn a new area of the store they say no

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good for people starting a new roles generally

Cons

No particular cons for myside, as My manager was great

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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