It was great until I received an injury in which when it was time to go back to work, I was not put back on schedule. - Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
19 Sept 2013
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Pros

This was a very busy environment.

Cons

I found out I was fired while standing in a checkout line at dollar general by one of the assistant managers. She told me that I had been considered a no call no show when in reality, I did call and/or go to store to find out if they had put me back on schedule after the doctors released me to go back to work.

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Cons

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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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