Terrible workplace, bad hours and bad pay and it just sucked as a job - Anonymous employee McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
Mar 4, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Almost guaranteed employment when you apply and also free food when you work a closing shift but otherwise it's all half price which is good but it's crap food so....

Cons

Disgusting workplace, really bad pay for hard work. The whole kitchen is covered in a layer of grease and I felt sick from the smell of the horrible foods coming out of the kitchen. Really busy shifts and the managers don't do anything they just sit in their cubicle eating mcnuggets

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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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