Company: McDonald-s
Date: 2012-05-04
Overall rating: 1/5
Employment status: former

Management is a cross to bear.
Pros: It was the only place that would hire me at 14 years old. I was treated fairly as a crew member for many years, and was given the opportunity to advance through the ranks (crew trainer, manager's assistant, manager) which I appreciated greatly. I enjoyed some of the more unique responsibilities that were mine and I prided myself in those skills. Vacation time was fairly allotted.
Cons: Unrealistic demands pertaining to Corporate Goals, such as drive-thru times. I understood the push for lower times, yet I couldn't bring myself to sacrifice customer service to make those goals. While I was treated well as a crew member, as a manager I was unfairly targeted for criticism. The entire job of being a manager is quite a lot of straining work, VERY disproportionate to pay. After making management, ZERO opportunity for raises. Vacation time was unpaid and the benefits offered were AWFUL and horrendously expensive, cost completely fronted by the employee. Overall I would not recommend working there as a manager. A job like that should only be a stepping stone for a young person, to help pay for college.