Company: McDonald-s
Date: 2018-10-11
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Junior

Fast & Furious
Pros: McDonald's promotes from within.  During my hiring interview, the hiring manager expressed her interest in starting me at my own store within a week or two as general manager.  Granted, I have years of food service experience, but I was only applying as a cashier.  I'm not sure if this is just a tactic to get new hires psyched about the job, but it worked for me.  So far I really enjoy working here; things are fast paced (very fast!) so learn to keep up, things are stream-lined and efficient, if you pick up on things fast you'll do great (it's not a tough job).  The general manger I work for is so professional and nice.  Working with her is like a breath of fresh air.  If you're lucky to get a GM like the one I work for, you'll appreciate it.
Cons: In general, the overall public doesn't have a great respect for fast food workers.  This is what I've noticed.  I'll always greet a customer at the tip with a warm " hello, how are you?" and often times they ignore it and start ordering.  Not a big deal I guess, just don't expect much respect from customers.  Also, the shift managers... A few of them are extremely rude and constantly questioning or critiquing you.  I think one of them has a drug addiction, he constantly harasses me about not doing enough even when I can work circles around him in the midst of our rush.