Company: McDonald-s
Date: 2014-12-27
Overall rating: 2/5
Employment status: former

McHell
Pros: There are no pros to working at McDonald's unless you like their food (and you'll probably hate it after your first 3 months) except for the flexible scheduling. The Crew is amazing though. I hated my job, but I stayed because I saw myself with no other choice and I'd made some great friends at multiple stores. Also, assembly is fun.
Cons: Working at McDonald's sucks. Their floor plan placement is sexist; they stick all the guys in grill and leave all the girls up front as if guys don't have the ability to develop customer service skills. The work is fast-paced and usually understaffed except for lunch rush (noon to 1pm). Also, be prepared to work every single holiday at regular pay. It takes forever to move up. McDonald's promises promotions within 6 months, but that doesn't happen unless the managers like you a lot. Some incompetent people are promoted to management and you end up having to help them rather than them helping you. Some GM nag you a lot about opening up your availability and they won't take "no" for an answer. Also, everything is broken or getting there and unless it directly interferes with the customer's experience (i.e. shake machine, McCafe machine) then management will do absolutely nothing about it. Overall, the company only cares about making their customers happy, even if it means losing money because they will literally replace entire orders for people they know for a fact are lying and just want to get free food.