My experience at McDonald was a wake-up call to do something better. - Cook, Fast Food McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
14 Dec 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The best reasons to work at McDonald's would be to get free food after work and to realize that you have to do better with your life.

Cons

The downside of working at McDonald's was that the co-workers were immature. Even though it was a fast food place, professionalism should still be there.

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

i love burgers from mcdonald’s

Cons

none i love mcdonald’s it’s so tasty

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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