Not good for your health. - Ft Assistant Store Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
30 Jul 2014
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Pros

Steady 40 hour a week paycheck was nice. I liked the small staff size of the store as it made it feel like more of a team setting then everyone out for their own. I highly enjoyed my customers. Paid time off was a plus. District manager was always encouraging and gave praise when due.

Cons

40 hours a week was never enough time to get all the work done. Lack of support from store manager and working 50+ hours most weeks (unpaid) made it a very stressful and unhealthy environment. As with most jobs, too much favoritism and gossiping going on. No life outside of work unless you could tear yourself away. As a full timer, usually ended up taking 4+ hours of work home with me every week.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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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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