Company: McDonald-s
Date: 2008-11-16
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current

Even in this struggling economy, Jim Skinner has taken McDonalds into record level profits.
Pros: McDonalds offers very flexible hours.  McDonalds is great for students or stay at home mothers who want to work a couple hours while the kids are at school.  Communication between management and crew is outstanding.  There is no confusion about any of the products sold.  For example, there is a 10 page book on how to make a yogurt paret.  Compensation was above minimum wage, and there was a health plan that cost about $40 a month.  Managers get one week vacation a year.  Employees are constantly recognized for hard work with pins for their tie, gift cards to retail stores, and crew parties.
Cons: Low pay and  working with people who do not speek English