McDonalds

Crew

June 2017 • Dublin, OH

What I liked

Flexible scheduling. Good coworkers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Crew Member

October 2017 - July 2018 • St. Johns, FL

What I liked

The crew that I worked with was probably the best crew I ever worked with in my years of work experience. We all got along (for the most part.) We helped each other out and supported one another. There are some to this day that I am friends with outside of work.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more opportunities for crew members (including myself,) to work and gain experience in other departments. However, the only way this would happen was if we had more crew members. A lot of times, we didn't have enough people during certain shifts to allow other crew members the opportunity to broaden their skills in various areas.

Advice

My advice that I have taken away from this experience would be to have fun while you're there, interact with the customers and your coworkers in a positive light and all should be well. Especially if you do your part and help others the best you can, anyone who works here should be fine. Effective communication plays a big part in your success as well. If you need help with completing a task, or your not sure how to operate a machine or finish a product, ask for help. If you need a couple days off, make sure to give appropriate notice as that will create less conflicts in your life and the other people that you work with.

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Mcdonald's employee

May - July 2018 • Grand Junction, CO

What I liked

I liked most of my co-workers, they were very friendly.

What I wish was different

I could never get enough hours, the management was very bad, and the safety standars in the store were very low. I burned my self multiple times and nothing was done about it.

Advice

Don't work for employers that don't care about your personal safety.

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Mcdonalds

October 2015 - August 2018 • Winnebago, IL

What I liked

It was good

What I wish was different

Hours

Advice

Learned how to work in fast paced environment

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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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Finance Intern

May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved this internship! I had the opportunity to do a lot of real, entry-level work. The people there were very friendly and always willing to tell me about their own experiences and help me learn. I also got to spend time talking with people in high-up leadership positions, including the Controller and CFO.

What I wish was different

Advice

Talk to as many people about what they do as you can! Pretty much everyone has a different role, and it's cool to see how those roles relate to each other and to learn what different people do. The people are a great resource for getting advice.

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Cashier

November 2017 - July 2018 • Colville, WA

What I liked

I loved how nice some of the customers could be and I loved getting to know and work with such a variety of people.

What I wish was different

I wish that more customers would have been kinder and I wish the leadership could have been structured better.

Advice

Be kind, be patient, and understand that everyone makes mistakes. Also always ask for help if you don't understand something. Even if you feel dumb it will help you greatly in the long run.

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Cashier

June 2018 • Redondo Beach, CA

What I liked

That I am still working there, and how understanding my superiors are of my school schedule.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Crew Trainer

May 2017 - August 2018 • Winter Haven, FL

What I liked

I liked my co-workers and the fast paced environment.

What I wish was different

I wish customers would have been nicer, but I know not everyone has good days.

Advice

I think working in fast food is a great experience that everyone should try because you meet so many people and learn to deal with people who may not be so nice.

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Crew Member

May - August 2018 • DeLand, FL

What I liked

The kindness and sympathy that I received, not only from the coworker, but customers as well.

What I wish was different

Larger amount of staff members.

Advice

Be patient, be humble and courteous, and still stand up for yourself - if it is justified. However, do not let your anger or emotions get the better of you, be slow to anger and quick to forgive.

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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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McDonald's Employee

June - August 2018 • St. George, UT

What I liked

They gave you a free meal a day. They were also pretty flexible with working aorund my schedule.

What I wish was different

The environment of the workplace was not that good. Half of the management was great and helpful, but the other half we're not very personable or kind. The upkeep of our specific building wasn't good and many of our machines would break on a regular basis.

Advice

It's a lot of hard, monotonous work if you're in a busy area. You have to be on your feet and constantly ready for an influx of people. Not especially fun.

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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.

Advice

People want a job but don't want to work for it. Don't be one of those people.

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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