McDonald's – “McDonalds as a wonderful career path!”

Pros

McDonalds is great for someone who enjoys a fast-paced highly evolving environment, loves working with teens and teaching them skills that will later help them in their own careers no matter what that path takes them down. If you are a highly motivated individual it is very possible to hit salaries that reach beyond $32,000+, though it doesn't take place overnight.

If you are skilled and ambitious I believe you can go very far with the management career path at McDonalds.

Cons

The biggest downside is that I work very hard at McDonalds and internally that gets recognized... but externally most people will look down at you and think you have an easy job. I worked as a PC technician for years and tell you that was much easier then the day to day stress of budgeting, discplining, and helping further the growth of a McDonalds store. Ultimately though it might seem odd to hear... McDonalds is a job about passion: passion to commit yourself to making your store the greatest it can be, passion to oneself in what you can accomplish despite how the outside views you. If you are looking for a job that makes you look great to the outside world, then forget it, this is a job that can eventually lead you into high management $65,000+ positions but its a labor of love to get there.

Advice to Senior Management

I think they are doing a wonderful job! I think our company is heading in the right direction in terms of health-consciencous thinking and non-discriminatory practice. I am proud to be part of the McDonalds team.