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Why do people love McDonalds so much? it is disgusting. I worked at a McDonalds for a little under a year and it was hands down the worst experience of my life. Where to begin.... My manager was... more

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  • 21 of 21 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    babycougar

    1 Star McDonald's: I CAN LAUGH ABOUT IT NOW, BUT IT WASN'T FUNNY THEN!!! 17/06/2009
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages Frequently available job vacancies; meal allowance; choice of part-time, weekend and full-time wor

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Working environment can be terrible. Long hours can be exhausting.

    ----------------------------------------​- WORKING AT MCDONALD'S ----------------------------------------​- I worked at MacDonald's for about 7 months when I was at university. I was a full time student at university, but my schedule meant that I only had lectures 3 days a week, which left me with plenty of time to fit in a part-time job. I had just moved to a new house with other students, and as it happened there was a McDonalds restaurant just a couple of streets away. They were advertising job vacancies, so I decided to apply. = Before I go on though, I want to issue the disclaimer that this ... more
  • 31 of 31 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Uncle_Slug

    2 Stars I'm NOT lovin' it! 14/09/2006
    User doesn't recommend the product

    Advantages Advantages The other employees!

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Pay, long hours, stress, customers, working conditions... must I continue?

    So you have decided to become a fast food guru. The ideal place to start would probably be the most famous of all fast food restaurants - McDonalds. With more than 30,000 restaurants in 119 countries across the world, McDonalds as a company serves more than 50 million customers every single day. I started in McDonalds in October 2005, after visiting the restaurant and seeing that they were hiring new staff. I asked for an application form, filled it out and handed it in straight away. The application form itself was quite simple to navigate, asking the same homogenous questions that most ... more
  • 15 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 567andyshem567

    Member since 27/02/2012

    Reviews written: 9

    4 Stars Don't Listen To The Stereotypes! Much Better Than You May Expect...... 27/02/2012
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Very Flexible, Easy to Get Promoted For Better Pay, Jobs Always Available

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Longer Shifts Can Get Very Hot and Tiring. Minimum Wage Upon Starting

    I must say when I first started, I did have some reservations about being from private school and working at Mcdonalds. I was not looking forward to encountering the stereotypical cons in my Mcjob, but after 19 months, these have all been unfounded. I joined because I need something to fit around university and this is exactly what I have. If you have a busy life and not enough money to cope, this could be the answer. Most restaurants open at 5/6am and don't close until 10/11pm. Some are open 24 hours and because of this you really can work whenver you want and most Business Managers will ... more
  • 38 of 38 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 KELLYLOUJ

    Member since 21/07/2005

    Reviews written: 275

    3 Stars McDonalds -----Same old Story 15/08/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Regular Perfomance review including pay increase, management opportunities

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Rude Customers, Lazy Management, long hours, lack of recognition

    I first became employed in McDonalds store no 773 in August 1999 at just 16 years of age. I had just finished my GCSE's and needed to get a job to fund driving lessons etc. Both of my brothers had previously worked for McDonalds and although there were some bad points they always had a great social crowd from working there as they were all of the similar age, so I asked my brother to get me an Application Form. The form itself is pretty simple name, address, date of birth, references, hours available to work, hobbies, qualifications. After a brief interview with a standardised question and ... more
  • 37 of 37 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 3 Tinkerbella1

    Member since 20/08/2004

    Reviews written: 20

    4 Stars McDonalds 08/11/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Flexible Hours

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Small Pay

    I worked in a McDonalds Restaurant in Newcastle for three years and contrary to what people might have experienced I personally loved it. I spent most of my time there on till or on the express till as I had the best speeds in the restaurant and I found the day went fast. I did the odd shift on dining area which I admit I did not enjoy. People go into places like McDonalds and have no respect for the restaurant, people have lettuce fights, leave their trays covered in mess and spill drinks everywhere and leave them which Im sure they would never do at home or in a higher class restaurant. I ... more