retail merchandising manager

general manager in training

category manager

pricing coordinator

senior facilities maintenance technician

Graham Enterprise, Inc

Worked with the company for almost 3 years. Started in Libertyville and made my way to their Mundelein station. Work place generally had decent coworkers. Days were long and we generally got our breaks. When I transferred stores, there was a long time where I would spend half of my shift, if not sometimes my whole shift by myself, for 8+ hours.

Their PTO system is actually good. You earn a percentage of time off depending on how many hours you work, and last I understood, it starts immediately upon hire.

Some management was decent, others over bearing and still others that didn't care enough.

Health insurance was decent.

Impossible to have a set schedule if you haven't been there for years and years.

Overall, I would never recommend people to work here. They start you at 10$/hr when they should be offering 15$/hr with how much work and knowledge and responsibility you have

Supervisory structure lacks integrity and chain of command is very unsupportive. Employees are not very well supplied with the necessities to perform their job at full potential. Growth opportunities are slow and reducing. Employee performance is rarely appreciated but negative criticism are constant. Open door policy is violated by the employees and management is not provided the same opportunity with open door policy as the subordinates. Pay is not compensation for extra responsibilities.

This company is changing from a family run business to a corporate, cold bottom line driven JOB. It used to be fun and enjoyable with many small perks, free drinks while working, free car washes etc. Now all perks taken away. No more fun. Any incentives they offer are usually not even being paid off in a timely fashion. The leadership shows absolutely no respect for your opinions, your time or your life for that matter. Every store of the 36 in the company is short staffed and no one helps out with that

This location has been open since December of 2019 and it's on their sixth manager.  Upper management will not support the store with competent workers or a manager that knows what they are doing.  The only reason why the store does well financially is because of location.  Expect to be micromanaged with little pay during your tenure here.  The only raises you'll receive will be about 35¢ after the end of the year   Oh thanks that'll cover the rising cost of living.  How generous.

If you work here, never go above and beyond because your work will go unappreciated.   Do not  work here long.  Keep looking 

The company its self is very cheap. They do not offer any discounts, free car wash, food. All you get is free fountain drinks. 
It varies store to store. Northbrook is a very fast pass store, but management is very poor. The only way to move up in the company is if you suck up to them, no matter how hard you work. It is a good job for a year or less but no one you would want to stay at and make a career. 
But they will work with your schedule and help you if you need to call off.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at Graham Enterprise is non-existent

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at Graham Enterprise are okay

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Graham Enterprise, I think it is possible if you play the political game

Management
In general, managers at Graham Enterprise are okay

Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at Graham Enterprise is good

Overall
My experience working at Graham Enterprise has been what I needed it to be

This is a horrible company to work for . The management is horrible and greedy [ district managers ] mostly . The CEO is a joke smiles in your face then stabs you in your back . Everyone in or at this company is only looking out for themselves.  I would recommend staying FAR away from this employer.  Your hard work and or dedication to the company gets zero recognition.  I have been there 6 years and have gotten one raise .

Management doesn't care if you have other things going on and will guilt trip you into covering shifts. No discounts unless you work at one of the locations with a soda fountain then you get a free soda if you bring your own cup. No option of benefits unless you are full time. Staff does not get along with each other. Problems between staff members are ignored even when the problems effect customers

Great management made it hard for me to leave. They cared for the customers and employees alike. multiple opportunities for overtime or even short 20hr weeks if desired. Systematic procedures well taught and easy to learn allow for a quick familiarity to people just entering the workforce.

What is the best part of working at the company?
best company to work with.working environment is very proffesional

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was nothing much stressfull

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
very positive and proffesional

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
every day was real good, interecting with customer

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail merchandising manager 3 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
General manager in training 4 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Category manager 10 salaries reported	$53,750 per year
Pricing coordinator 5 salaries reported	$47,500 per year
Senior facilities maintenance technician 3 salaries reported	$60,000 per year

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