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Despite the smoke and mirrors, it's still an exploitative fast-food job. - Associate (Food Prep, Cleaning, Etc ) Panda Express Employee Review

1.0
Jan 8, 2011
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Pros

With their near-constant turnover--even in this depressed economy--it's not difficult landing a job there, But, apart from this, I am hard-presed to come up with a "best reason" for working at Panda Express!

Cons

The Cherngs' greatest achievement is in the area of image management. They want to project an image of the chain's being one big, happy family, with a caring. paternalistic management. The reality, however, is that it's just one more fast-food operation, with the focus on sweating the employees. Being Oriental myself, I must say that I also resent their characterization of what they sell as being "gourmet Chinese food." In all honesty, it's mass-produced, steam-table stuff, overly sweetened, and, Lord knows, overly salted. My parents would never recognize it as Chinese!

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5.0
Feb 16, 2024
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Pros

Lots of development and investment in managers and team. A lot of personal development and financial opportunity available.

Cons

Work Life Balance is something you have to strive for but we have recognized need for growth in this area and we are striving to make a difference!

3
3.0
Nov 19, 2025
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Pros

Fun coworkers, easy, no other pros

Cons

Management changes a lot sometimes

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