McDonalds

Crew Member

June - July 2019 • Mary Esther, FL

What I liked

What I wish was different

Management! Night shift was severely understaffed every night. The managers would yell at me to find something to do (even though I was clearly doing something) and then they would go and sit in the lobby and talk or play on their phones when it was clear we needed their help because of the amount of customers. Another was one of the managers bent over and twerked right in front of me (I was a minor at the time). She blocked the entire isle so that I can not go to the storage room as she twerked.

Advice

Do not work here.

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Shift Manager

October 2016 • River Falls, WI

What I liked

I enjoy the atmosphere among all the workers. It's a great job to gain managerial experience and to see how a business runs.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Manager

May - August 2019 • Knoxville, TN

What I liked

My store manager along with experiencing things with my coworkers to help me build new skills, and enhance others.

What I wish was different

Can’t truly say if I wished anything to be different.

Advice

Take it one moment at a time. Makes things so much easier.

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McDonalds Food Prep Employee

May - August 2019 • San Ramon, CA

What I liked

I liked the flexibility of the job and how I got to learn how to make the food in the kitchen.

What I wish was different

the hours given since I was given the night shift

Advice

Everyone should work in a fast food environment to not only have respect for fast food employees but it also teaches you a lot about fast paced environments

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Cashier

July 2017 • Cave Creek, AZ

What I liked

I got to learn many skills that helped me know how to deal with customers

What I wish was different

I wish I was more outgoing

Advice

People don’t give u respect when your working so just make sure you at least respect the customer

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Crew Trainer

November 2016 • Kingsport, TN

What I liked

I liked the learning experience. I liked 'cooking'. The best part was (some of) the people. I was able to build good relationships with my managers and coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more time in high school to work.

Advice

Everyone should have a menial part time job for a year at least and work hard. Learn how bad it can be to deal with customers and management. Not all experiences will be bad, but you will run into a bad situation. These jobs help learn work ethic and the value of an earned dollar. It also helps you empathize with part time workers you run into in the future. If your order at a Taco Bell or Wendy's takes an extra couple minutes, you can understand why and have some patience instead of anger.

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associate

September 2019 • Towson, MD

What I liked

I liked how quick the hiring process was and how the job was posted online

What I wish was different

I don’t wish for anything to be different everything is cool

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is if you’re looking for a job asap, handshake is the way to go there are plenty of job opportunities whether it be a paying job and internship anything you’ll find it!

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Grill Cook

July 2019 • Meadville, PA

What I liked

Interacting with a group of people that I do not interact with on a daily basis. The eyeopening experience of the poverty that some people live in and the opportunity to share the gospel. It was a mission-field in and of itself.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Crew

May 2019 • Smiths Grove, KY

What I liked

My coworkers, the student benefits, flexible hours, good management, and its always busy.

What I wish was different

I wish people were nicer and that there wasn't so much unnecessary hate for McDonalds and its employees.

Advice

Don't let small things get to you and eat away at your happiness.

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Cashier

February 2019 • Shreveport, LA

What I liked

I like that they will work with your school schedule and, accommodate any other needs you might have.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could of took this work experience much sooner.

Advice

My experience has had ups and downs but, It is very worth it helping me pay for school.

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Team Member

June - August 2019 • Mason, MI

What I liked

When I worked mornings, I really liked how coordinated everyone was. I always knew that someone had my back if something went wrong, just like how I was there for them if they needed me. Another thing I enjoyed is that everyone treated each other with respect and customers were taken care of to the best of everyone's ability.

What I wish was different

I wish that there were more people staffed during during the afternoon. After about 3 P.M. hit, the store was left with two people up front, two cooks, and one person at back cash register. Normally, there was at least 4 people working up front, three cooks, and one or two people at back cash register depending on the day. I also wish that customers would not have gotten so upset over small things like repeating their order, but I know that that cannot be helped at times.

Advice

If you decide to work there, it definitely will get you started in the job world. The managers are very nice and will help you out the best they can if you get lost. It does get busy at times, but you can always make it through the rush hour! Everyone can rely on each other!

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Mcdonald’s Team Member

June - August 2019 • Madison, AL

What I liked

In my short time, I loved having the opportunity to accommodate a variety of customers everyday while learning several positions of the service process.

What I wish was different

The work ethic of select leaders lacked at times, especially in training. It caused a new worker like myself to become more tense and nervous. Conversely, stock organization was also poor and slowed the service line at times.

Advice

Although a basic position, I found it necessary and very beneficial to experience the service industry. Furthermore, it confirmed my medical career pursuit by assuring I enjoyed accommodating citizens of all ages, particularly senior citizens.

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Crew Member

May - August 2019 • La Crescenta, CA

What I liked

The team there is awesome, hours are extremely flexible.

What I wish was different

Customers being nicer.

Advice

Jobs may seem intimidating at first (even at McDonald’s), but you get the hang of it the longer you’re there. Mistakes are okay, and only lead to learning opportunities.

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