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With years of experience in the field, I was sure this was the perfect second job for me. The store was small enough that I was confident in my selling ability and easy to stock and clean. However, my boss was new to a managerial position and was balancing 2 jobs at once. I was often asked to come in 2 hours early making my shifts 11 hours long. I was then expected to count down and balance my boss's drawer as well as punch him out. It's my understanding that this is against most company policies. 

Also, for a shift as long as I was working, I'd expect reasonable accommodations in a fridge or microwave. There was no refrigerator and the microwave had no plate so when I brought in a food that didn't require refrigeration, the microwave burned a hole right through my bag of popcorn. Needless to say, I packed lots of fruit and granola bars after that.

I quit after a very short period due to my boss's inability to effectively train and balance his life and work load. 

This specific location is a train wreck. Others may likely be different than my experience with the company.

If management and how the company handles covid-19 are taken out of the picture, this is a great job for minimum wage. Tasks are easy, the computer system is easy to learn even if incredibly outdated, and there are quiet periods of the day where you can browse your phone freely. Plus you get a nice 50% discount on store items. The health benefits are lackluster, so don't rely on this job for good health insurance. 
Customer verbal and physical harassment of staff has also increased due to mandatory masking and social distance requirements. A lot of staff does not observe these requirements either. After being physically assaulted by a group and not being helped by any of my coworkers/manager, I gave my notice of leaving. My manager actively ignored me thereafter. Again, a great minimum wage job if you can handle the constant barrage of the general public with zero support from anyone in the company and have outside health insurance. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is alot of down time between customers sometimes so made it easy if you were a student and needed to study. Everyone I worked with was friendly and helpful even the district managers and owner.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You work on your own for your shift(unless things has changed) so sometimes you have to deal with some colorful people and might have a few uncomfortable situations.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was good, didn't have much opportunity to hang with other coworkers or even management outside of coming in early or staying late to talk.

I started working for this company my freshman year in college. When applying for this job, I was not certain I would be able to work, keep my grades up and be involved in extracurricular activities. This job was perfect. Other retail jobs can be extremely demanding without proof of achievement. This company cares about their hard-working employees. I have gone from part-time clerk, to assistant manager, to working at the corporate office using my bachelor's degree.

I absolutely love working for this company. My manager does her best to work with us on scheduling and vacation time.  The higher ups really do a good job of letting you know how important you are to the company.  It's really not a difficult job,  and the pay is fair.  There's plenty of room for opportunity within the company, especially if you are willing to relocate for management positions.  I would recommend it for anyone interested in part-time work. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The ease of the job. It is peaceful and my boss is great.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Customers who steal and working alone late night.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Diverse environment, open minded staff.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day I come in 2nd shift. It is a laid back environment and there is a lot of communication with customers showing them products.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part is it's super easy and rarely ever busy 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The manager Olivia is rude and the staff is very childish, unprofessional, and lack basic hygiene. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very reminiscent of High School

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Standing/sitting around, light re stocking, counting dvds, carding customers,

A typical day at work I see and help the regulars that come in and new people that come in i show them the store and what products are the best to use. Theres been a couple nights that were uncomfortable to deal with but being in this job force you kinda have to be ready for whatever to happen. Youll see random strangers, you have to manage the back booth and you can not judge customers and what their purchase is.

Awful awful awful awful! Manager fired me on my second day for going home early for being tired due to being sick. She’s rude also so if you’re on her “hate list” then don’t expect to have a job the next day. It’s the MOST embarrassing and boring job anyone could ever work, I could NOT take it seriously. You might as well visit a grave yard house because that’s all it was, is, and always will be.

Just overall peaceful. Mangement is nice, Customers are nice. Management is very helpful and always willing to help with any questions. Make herself available even outside of her shift. The hardest part of the job is leaving!!! I just want to stay there all night!!! Management is helpful coworkers are very helpful too.


Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Retail sales associate 52 salaries reported	$14.47 per hour
Retail sales manager 22 salaries reported	$34,091 per year
Janitor 5 salaries reported	$16.00 per hour
Social media specialist 1 salary reported	$15.00 per hour
Retail manager 1 salary reported	$27,000 per year

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