Company: McDonald-s
Date: 2017-04-30
Overall rating: 5/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Confirmed

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Pros: McDonald's provides thorough training for every element of the job and for every new sandwich that they introduce. Being promoted is easy if you are determined to follow procedure and learn to do your job to the fullest of your ability. In a managerial position, you have the power to promote good customer relations and ensure that your restaurant is enhancing the brand image of McDonald's.  Most McDonald's are franchises and so it is not impossible meet your store owner and make suggestions for how you can improve your restaurant. Overall, there is no one aspect of a job at McDonald's that is particularly difficult and so this is a job for everyone.  With many restaurants being open 24 hours, work schedules are incredibly flexible and so this makes McDonald's perfect for those looking for part-time supplemental income or students who are only available on weekends.
Cons: The negative stigma against all minimum wage jobs is  directed towards McDonald's in particular because they are the largest fast food chain.  This creates a vicious cycle of perceived job insignificance which leads to poor job performance which leads to poor job satisfaction.  Unfortunately, many restaurants succumb to this influence until it becomes a part of their culture and eventually becomes obvious to customers, which then adds to the negative stigma.