Working at McDonald's in Tacoma, WA: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Tacoma, WA Area

"Working at McDonald's is eye opening. Everyone should work there to see the behaviors."

What do you like about working at McDonald's?

"I like the steady pay and hours at McDonald's. I have learned more respect for other people and for other fast food workers. If you didn't know it before, you will learn the golden rule. Between upper management and customers, a worker is a commodity, and you can be treated that way. Not a mistake if you can take it."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be upfront about your schedule. If you have kids, are a student, or have a second job, let them know so they can plan accordingly. They hire pretty readily."

What don't you like about working at McDonald's?

"Customers can be very rude. Upper management rarely backs up a worker and will lie to the health department. Management will throw workers under the bus to cover themselves."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Trust the staff. If they are saying something is happening, then it most likely is. Listen if they have a suggestion. Don't insult their intelligence by sweeping their ideas under the rug. Know that a worker will report to the health department if nobody else will."

"It was great to work for McDonald's."

What do you like about working at McDonald's?

"I learned to manage people at McDonald's."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Great for people who are single."

What don't you like about working at McDonald's?

"There is no personal life."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work."