entry level manager

seasonal retail sales associate

retail sales associate

assistant manager

assistant store manager

Holiday Oil Convenience Stores

I work for holiday currently (2023). Have been working here for a year and the longer I work here the more I realize my manager actually doesn’t care about us. At first it was great I started out part time, after a couple weeks I realized I was being trained on things that were assistant lead duties., I was convinced I was important and they used me at part time pay to do all the stuff they were getting paid more to do., Then I transferred to a newer store where I asked for full time. Because my OUTSTANDING performance I got the position. I was told I could get my own store at the pace I was going and how well I was working and me being excited for the paychecks and attention kept over working myself everyday to prove to people who don’t actually care I was fit for a store., Now Im sitting here assistant store director, not making livable wage., the only thing keeping me out of the negative are the benefits but at this point I will not be able to grow and live off my job here at holiday. (And I only have one child and live at my parents) There have been points I’m so tired from working and covering shifts (because I’m the only assistant lead that would) I don’t preform as well the next day. And they have the audacity to judge my work everyday like I’m a super hero., if I miss ONE thing, they cry that their jobs harder now., but they leave all their jobs unfinished for the night crew. I currently train all the new hires and get caught in very stressful situations all the time. They think it’s okay to throw a new person in a shift they’ve never worked because someone called in or quit and they don’t want to cover the shift themselves., they expect me to successfully train the new hire while watching the store for thieves., correcting their errors., helping customers.,finishing the night list with 20+ tasks on it., bagging ice., doing the outside trash (again with someone whos never worked before) and have the store successfully closed “on time” ., Not to mention the stress it puts on new hires they have to be a pro in a week or they will mistreat/judge the new employee., they mess with part timers hours alot. All the part timers come to me to complain about how their hours switch up ridiculously depending on the full time people’s wants (not needs) If they don’t like you they will give you two four hours shifts and pretend like they didn’t notice or it’s just what works. But Night shift asks for an extra body at night EVERYDAY because the numbers are HIGH ENOUGH for it. At this point I can’t tell if it’s just my manager or how holiday let’s their people work…  
Long story short., everyday I hear from someone how they feel unappreciated., over worked., or feel like they are doing a job that isn’t in their job description as a cashier. My daily average steps end around 9000 to 12000 steps By the end of my shift. Some days I wonder if they will ever consider their employees constantly doing cardio as a reason to give us a 15 minute break to eat or a third body to help close the last 2 hours so you  feel okay to carry out the rest of the shift. Like if I was making livable wage I would be 100% with it. But can’t make it too many places in life if you work long hours on your feet all day then feel exhausted your days off and have small funds to do anything you wish to do with your life. 

ITS NOT WORTH IT., I’m literally just stuck here til I can actually save enough money to switch jobs and safely start somewhere more reliable.

I really enjoy the environment I get to work in and the people from the community that I get to meet and regularly see. The starting pay is more than satisfactory but the benefits lack in the way of, we do not receive any sort of discount. You will also rarely see more than 25 hours a week unless you are working towards a promotion. This ensures that the GM does not need to give breaks since we "should be able to get plenty of rest and chances to eat between rushes and the upkeep of the store and parking lot." I personally, do not agree with this as I don't think idle standing behind the registers, while being ready nto jump into action if a patron or co-worker is in need of assistance, should constitute as enough down time for a break. The people also become noticably lazy the longer they've been with the store which is understandable to a point but when you're crossing off items on our daily to-do list's when you actually have not done them or sit in the bathroom for 15-30 minutes at a time, then there's probably a bit of a work ethic problem. Overall, I do love working here, I plan on staying a while but when I get a managorial position, my coworkers may not like me as much. I don't plan on being a jerk or asking for too much but I believe there is a distinct difference in having a good time while you're at work and goofing off while milking the clock. The regulars are one of my favorite aspects of my shifts as you will meet every kind of person under the sun while in this position, just take the awkward interactions in stride.

I worked for Holiday Oil for over three years. The job itself is straightforward, and the stores are typically fast-paced and customer-focused. Coworkers were generally easy to work with, and I consistently received positive performance evaluations during my employment.

Where Holiday struggles is consistency in management practices. Expectations, task assignments, and enforcement of policies varied depending on who was managing the shift, which could be frustrating. Communication around performance issues would benefit from being clearer and more structured, especially when concerns are raised.

Overall, Holiday can be a decent place to work if you’re looking for retail experience, but stronger leadership consistency and clearer communication would significantly improve the employee experience.

Holiday is a place where they only care about there wealth and well being not the people that run the stores directors and area managers are  horrible they don't put any effort into communication  or team efforts I became a shift Manager and I might as well have lived there  I never was really home there was no balance between personal and work life people are always calling out they don't care u work 15 plus hours and want u back the next morning at 4 when u closed at 11 or 12 at night and the harder u work the less appreciated u are but there are plenty of people who don't do anything and they are in the safety net my best advice I can give stay away from holiday everyone has a horror story from that place that company is all about them and everyone is easily replaceable in there eyes they want you to give give give but don't give anything in return not even a thank you  no recognition  of any sort 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Customers! And a decent working environment.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having management hovering. I know my job ~ and excel at it! Quit hovering over my shoulders and do YOUR job. Management at Holiday Oil is, as a rule, bad!!!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Quite positive amongst co-workers and customers. Between managers and employees, not so good! Great expectations from management to regular employees, while management tends to slack off quite a bit. Double standards.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Continually being ordered to stay busy. I do that daily, without being "ordered" to!! I'm an exceptionally hard worker; while quite a few shirk their daily tasks, leaving the hard workers to do their jobs, and finishing their own responsibilities, daily. Zero recognition!

The best part about this job is the customers.. the rest of it isnt worth it..  They don't care about their employees, you are treated as a body to fill the space.  This is the worst company to work for, they overwork you, and underpay the ones actually doing all of the work.  They hire anyone to be a manager and they are usually the laziest of the team and make the cashiers do all of the work.. day crews leave all of the work for the night crew, they make cashiers close and be responsible for the store instead of having managers in stores at all times. They have no values, no work/life balance, I dealt with tons of stuff like harassment, empty promises went a year without a raise that I didn't know I was supposed to get. They drop the ball on everything.. their food will sit on rollers all day long so be careful eating hotdogs and tornados.. 

A typical day at work involved overseeing 46 different convenience store locations throughout the Salt Lake Valley area.  I worked along side the Owner, President, Vice-President, and other management to make sure the company was running efficiently, modernly, and within compliance with Utah state laws.  Management were very hard working, detail oriented, and fast paced.  There were always multiple projects going on at one time.  If you had only one project that you were currently working on, then the entire management did not know that you were present in the building.  I really enjoyed the hard work, the fast pace, and the coworkers that were in the headquarters offices where I worked.  I also enjoyed the assistance I was able to give to over 46 different managers.  It was difficult work that seemed like it never would end.  That is the type of work environment that is ideal to me.

I personally liked it, my co workers were amazing and so were my regular customers. A typical day at work was nothing but running around and dealing with customers. What I learned was about money management, getting things done and a lot of communication. Management was pretty good, kind of slacking in some ways but it was still good. They listened to concerns and worked with my school schedule until they let me go for the smallest thing. My co workers were awesome, we all got along and we were friends. I still talk to some of them today. The hardest part of my job was getting into the cooler and spending hours in there, hardly anyone would worry about it and it was driving me crazy. The most enjoyable part of my job was seeing my friends more often and getting out of the house, even though we had some hard times.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The customers were probably the best part. You would always get regulars and it made the job nice to see a familiar face

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The lack of team work was hard. When our store was busy we really lacked team work. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment wasn’t ideal. It was toxic and I never felt like I could trust my colleagues. I always felt like the amount of work I put in was enough and felt like it didn’t matter. Plus the manager was rude to me since week 1. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It was a tiring job because I was never able to cut down my hours so that I could choose between social life after school or work. I always felt overworked and exhausted

Working at Holiday Oil has been a very positive experience. The management team is supportive, approachable, and genuinely cares about employees succeeding in their roles. The work environment is fast-paced but friendly, and coworkers are always willing to help each other out during busy shifts. Scheduling has been fair and flexible, which makes balancing work and personal life much easier.

One thing that stands out most is how the company promotes teamwork and respect among employees. Hard work is noticed and appreciated, and there are opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company. The stores are kept organized and professional, creating a comfortable environment for both employees and customers.

Overall, Holiday Oil is a great place to work for anyone looking for steady employment, supportive management, and a positive team atmosphere.

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