Not the best place to work!!! - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
12 Apr 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The upper management does try to grant you the time off that you have requested. They are very serious about your training and making sure that you are knowledgeable on the process that they are looking for.

Cons

No 401K, no paid vacation and the only holiday you ever get off is Christmas!!!

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2.0
18 Jun 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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