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Natalies Candy Jar

I started working at Natalie’s Candy Jar in mid-April as a supervisor. My interview went well via FaceTime, but the training and overall management were lacking from day one. Many employees, including previous supervisors, had been let go, and it became clear why—operations were disorganized. As supervisors, our duties were clear: ordering drinks, managing teams, ensuring stock and cleanliness. However, none of this was being done properly due to the chaotic structure from the Dallas headquarters.
We went months without a proper management meeting, and it wasn't until July, after pushing for one, that we finally had one. Then, unexpectedly, most of the new managers—including myself—were let go with no explanation. In Texas, employers don’t have to give reasons for termination, but it still felt unprofessional. New management took over, but the micro-managing and disorganization persisted.
If you're looking for a job to get some initial experience, especially as a student or young teen (16+), this could be a stepping stone. However, be aware of the chaotic work environment and make sure to clock in and out properly. Apply at your own risk, especially if you’re looking for long-term stability or career growth.

While working at Natalie’s, I discovered that times were being edited to make it look like employees took breaks. I was constantly scheduled without enough staff to cover breaks, leading me to not be able to take breaks but my time card would say otherwise.
We were only permitted one 30 minute unpaid break, if we got it, per shift, which could be 8hr or sometimes 10hrs. 
We were not given any options for lunch. We had no microwave or fridge to be able to bring our own lunch nor were we provided any sort of meal card or anything. Us employees either had to pay $15+ any time we wanted to eat or we would have to go hungry. 
The overturn in employment between managers and associates is unbelievable. It makes it impossible to keep the store running the way it’s supposed to be and creates an incredibly stressful work environment. I was employed with Natalie’s for 14 months and within that time I have had 6 general managers and so many employees I can’t even begin to count..
Overall, the work environment at Natalie’s Candy Jar is very toxic and stressful to everyone that works there. Working at the airport is amazing but work at Natalie’s for an owner who absolutely does not care about his employees or their wellbeing is every stressful and very disappointing

I was an overall good employee, will get stuff done and learn quickly but I would see how they would treat my coworkers, just firing anybody just because they felt like it. Even the manager herself quit because the job was too much. They kept hiring new people which needed  to be trained and it gets exhausting doing it so often because they aren’t satisfied with anything. They can make you feel like you are doing things right or are at least trying but if they notice  that you are making too many mistakes, which is okay in some occasions, they will just fire you. The only thing I enjoyed about the job was the people I was working with. After 8-9 months, the manager quit and a lot of things changed because she was really good at her job, so everything went downhill, things were messy overall and the new manager wasn’t slightly as good as the old manager. A lot of people were fired after, leaving a few to work overtime at the store which was exhausting because airports are a busy environment plus all the stuff they expect you to do being short in staff, so I just had to quit because I was tired of being part of that messy company. I had to see really great people go but the memories I made with them are the only good thing I can take from this job. 

When I started as Supervisor, I was given instructions at a mile-a-minute pace, with little to no time to catch my breath. 
The way they handle closing duties is archaic and needs to be updated, along with their system.  I had to spend nearly two hours closing down a store after the store was closed. 
Management does not care about your life outside of work at all. They give the schedule the day before you are supposed to come in, not leaving you any time to schedule anything that doesn't revolve around  NCJ. The system they used to communicate said schedule is just a poor picture of a piece of paper and not an application or even an actual system that allows employees to view their schedules. 

I had a personal issue going on in my life that involved a break-in and the police. So I had to call out that day. The next day, management questioned my loyalty and tried to make sure that something out of my control would never happen again. 

0/10 avoid this company at all costs. 



Working here was a treat you will think right since it's a candy store but its sour or say bitter. Management proceeds to entice you to work into believing that you are an asset to the company and that they value your time and hardwork. As soon as you make a mistake or a mishap there is no room to learn from it. You are already terminated with no reason! Pros of working here were the team members employed now and honestly was the only thing I look forward to when I started my shift. From new team members to members that have worked there for years are what makes a great work environment at Natalie's Candy Jar.As far as management, they will hire someone that is qualified but there is a difference from someone that is capable. To blame for that in all of it are the puppet masters cough cough (owners).Best of luck if you decide to apply or hired! 

This job starts out great, but once they're comfortable with you, it's downhill from there. 

Management is absent and when they are there, they have crazy expectations for you. It is just a "candy" store and they'll make sure to make you feel like it's not a lot. 

They terminate through text. It did not happen to me but I witness it myself on multiple occasions. They will fire you for calling out, being late by a couple of minutes, and if you don't work as fast as they need you to be. 

There is no benefits to this job. There is no job security. By the time I worked there, everyone who trained with me got fired or quit. The turnover here is really crazy. 

Nothing negative to say about the job itself.

The people you work with and upper management/owners need a complete refresher course in employee management and relations. In my 12 years with the company, I was mainly left to my own devices when it came to running the store. There were times I wouldn't hear from the owner for months at a time and wouldn't see them for 1-2 years (which leaves plenty of time for things to go awry).

One word of advice: keep everything STRICTLY business. No matter how much anyone seems to care and be interested in you or your personal life, no matter how long you have given loyal and outstanding employment with this company - your termination can, and will, come via a cold, unfeeling and disrespectful email/text message.

The work location is really busy since it is in an international airport. I have learned how to manage others a lot better than I have in the past. The manager that brought me into the job was an awesome man that worked hard but still made it a fun place to work in. All my co-workers were awesome people that worked their behinds off and still managed to put a smile on everyone's faces. The hardest part of the job was when unattended children would run through out the store and stick there bare hands into the bins and we would have to waste out all that inventory. The most enjoyable part of the job was when we could all laugh and tell jokes with each other and with the customers.

The manager of the store is just down right a disgusting person. She turns into a completely different person when the owners come into town. She has told us personal things about them, as well as other employees. As a manger there should be some level of confidentiality between the employees and the manager. Before we even get to meet our new co-worker(s) we already know all of the negative things about them. It’s no point in even going to the owners because they believe everything she says! A passenger left their wallet in front of the register, and instead of her turning it in. She took the money. She is definitely the definition of a wolf in sheep’s clothing!

Used to work here until I got fired and was told that even though I was doing the same as almost everyone else that I wasn’t doing enough. No guidance is given, and even when you start to get guidance they still fire you. Everyone is tight knit and it’s difficult to be able to fit in. I was given 2 days of training of nightly deposits and from then on I was be myself. Completely unprofessional in terms of firing. If I was to quit I would’ve given notice yet I was let go day of and I was made to believe otherwise. They had even put me on the next schedule. Now I am jobless and may have my car repoed.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Sales associate 2 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Receiving associate 13 salaries reported	$17.54 per hour
Delivery helper 17 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Supervisor 11 salaries reported	$18.27 per hour
General manager 4 salaries reported	$60,000 per year

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