Company: McDonald-s
Date: 2014-02-28
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: former
Experience level: Junior

Started as crew; worked my way up; got fired.
Pros: McDonald's offers a flexible work schedule and usually follows your availability. At my store you got a 50% off meal discount when you weren't working and a free meal when you went on break. We also got free uniforms (with shoes)! I also received excellent pay for someone who didn't go to college. This company prides itself on training and development. There is no limit on what you can be. There was an annual company picnic and usually a Christmas party which was nice. The regular customers and most employees you interact with can also make your day.
Cons: The higher up you go, the more stress you are put under. Once you get to a certain point, you need to have an open availability and they WILL schedule you whatever they want too. Polices prevent you from socializing with employees outside of work unless they are on the same level which kinda sucks when you become friends with someone before becoming a manager. You do come home smelling like grease and there have been a few times where I completed work off the clock and never received compensation for it. You are also on the front lines when it comes to customer complaints and sometimes they can make it very personal when it shouldn't be.