Benefits and opportunities overshadowed by poor work-life balance - General Manager McDonald's Employee Review

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Experience varies heavily depending on the owner/operator you work for. Free and discounted food. 2 weeks PTO. Vision, Dental and Health insurance. Offers rapid development opportunities.

Cons

Work-life balance is nonexistent. In fact, the director of operations has stated numerous times, “Work life balance is a myth”. The company states you are required to work 45 hrs/week minimum; Realistically, GM’s can expect to work 55-60 hours in store with constant calls and messages when home. The company does not count any work done outside of the restaurant toward your 45hr requirement. There is no training for this position as you are expected to figure it out on the job. They offer $2000 per month performance bonus but are always finding new ways to disqualify you and move the goalposts when you actually earn it.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Good pay for easy work

Cons

Not enough time to eat

3.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Pay was good. Quarterly raises. I worked with some awesome people.

Cons

Emotional draining. Work-Life balance was very unbalanced. I was at work more than I was home.

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