McDonalds

A-Crew

February 2022 • Keizer, OR

What I liked

I liked how the management encouraged growth in all of the crew and they worked with us to make sure we were where we were needed.

What I wish was different

I wish the hours were a little more flexible

Advice

I would advise ensuring you give your schedule to the people who work on it.

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Restaurant Shift Leader

July - September 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

the team work and the great skills

What I wish was different

maybe a better way to serve faster

Advice

make sure you always ask a question

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Cashier

March - September 2023 • Newhall, CA

What I liked

The best thing at mcdonald's was the people.

What I wish was different

The Pay

Advice

Never work their longer than a couple months

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Crew Member

May - July 2023 • Sturgis, MI

What I liked

I loved the freedom while working this job.

What I wish was different

The attitude of some of the managers.

Advice

Just mind your own business.

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Crew Member

June - August 2022 • Hagåtña, Hagåtña

What I liked

The people.

What I wish was different

I could have worked there longer.

Advice

It is only as good as you make it.

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Shift Manager

December 2021 • Mead, WA

What I liked

Consisten schedule, good team.

What I wish was different

Advice

It’s not as horrible as people make working at McDonalds out to be. It’s actually the best food service job I’ve had, and that’s almost all I’ve worked at.

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Cashier

June 2020 • Wheeling, IL

What I liked

I like to speak in custumer service, also i can develop my communicating skills.

What I wish was different

I feel like I did to many things, i have to much responsabilities and low pay.

Advice

I did like it to work there because that job helps me to develop my English language.

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Cashier

July - August 2018 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I liked the interaction with customers (the nice ones, anyway)

What I wish was different

The Management/Teamwork

Advice

Ask to work cashier first, then drive through (if it's your first job)

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Bayonne, NJ

What I liked

It was a different experience and it gives me the opportunity to add to my skill set

What I wish was different

The level of professionalism

Advice

Don't take any job lightly, all jobs in all fields provide us with the experience we need to grow.

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Cashier

October 2017 • Mechanicsville, VA

What I liked

I love the people that I have developed relationships with and the personal growth that I have experienced since I have been there.

What I wish was different

I wish that the pay was different and that I could work as much as I wanted.

Advice

I would let anyone know that you have to have patience and understanding of self before you partake in this job because people from different walks of life come into your life momentarily, but can have a profound affect on how you live yours and vice versa.

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Lincoln City, OR

What I liked

I enjoyed serving customers and making them happy.

What I wish was different

I wish my managers were more flexible to what the customers need. Context: the McDonald's establishment I was working in started using the new kiosks where people can order from instead of the front counter. However, I noticed that not a lot of customers use them and would instead start large lines for ordering/paying at the front counter; they prefer to talk to an actual person about their order rather than a machine. In spite of this, my managers kept instilling me and the other coworkers to have the customers order at the kiosks.

Advice

Listen to your favorite music before starting work! It helps build up positivity and enthusiasm, and it also helps cheer up coworkers if they see you being positive!

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Crew member

June 2018 • St. Clair, MI

What I liked

I liked the flexible hours and people I worked with. Especially the work they had you do in general.

What I wish was different

I wish I had applied sooner!

Advice

Be willing to cover other people’s shifts-they will most likely be there for you in return.

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Crewmember/ manager in training

April - September 2018 • Jupiter, FL

What I liked

They had a great scholarship program if you worked for more than 3 months.

What I wish was different

Higher wage, and more work pertaining to my major

Advice

When interviewing for jobs, be firm about salaries you believe you deserve, don't ever back down for some benefits they claim you may receive.

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Fast Food Worker

August 2017 • Cheney, WA

What I liked

It's fun to work at a fast food restaurant because you're constantly doing something. People who have a lot of energy and don't like sitting around would most likely enjoy working at a McDonald's.

What I wish was different

It can get stressful, but that's all part of the job.

Advice

Try to learn how to work with each manager. Different people have different opinions on how certain things should be done, and it may get frustrating, but try to keep a level head when learning who likes what.

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Crew

June - September 2018 • 29 Palms, CA

What I liked

Gaining work experience and understanding the people behind the counter

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been paid more.

Advice

Good first job. Don’t get stuck there though.

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Department Manager

December 2013 - September 2018 • Athens, AL

What I liked

I loved everything about it almost. I liked solving problems and making other people’s days better. I loved being the manager that my employees trusted to handle their problems.

What I wish was different

I got transferred towards the end and I wished they’d have let me stay at my original locations.

Advice

Don’t let the negatives ruin the positives.

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Crew Member

June - July 2018 • Marksville, LA

What I liked

The location stayed busy so I was active the entire time.

What I wish was different

I wish the management would have given more structure to the job.

Advice

Going into the experience, open your mind for growth and there are a plethora of ways to learn from the job.

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Manager

October 2016 • Akron, OH

What I liked

I valet of people and making them smile.

What I wish was different

More leadership training.

Advice

You need to be amazing at multitasking.

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Crew Trainer

August 2015 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

I enjoy the close relationships I have with all of my co-workers and managers, and enjoy the lively and fast work environment.

What I wish was different

Higher pay, and later hours.

Advice

McDonald's is a good starting job to get some experience added onto your resume.

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Shift Manager

June 2015 • Melbourne, FL

What I liked

I loved going back. I love my upper management and the people that I work with. It was a great learning experience being a manager.

What I wish was different

I wish that I got paid more. Its a good wage for me, but for the work of a manager, especially in the jobs that I was specifically given, I wish I got more to save up.