Workload - pay is unbalanced. - Crew Member McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
Nov 23, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Very flexible schedule; easy to book some time off through internet or face-to-face with a manager; friendly banter between workers overseen by managers

Cons

Bare minimum pay; no overtime, double time etc - even if working on events such as new years eve, or even late shifts; unfair selection of people to be promoted; payed to do the same job as promoted people are at a lower pay, even if they are not as valuable a worker; can be very unsociable hours.

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Pros

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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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