marijuana budtender

patrol officer

logistics specialist

packager

driver

Nectar Markets

Moment to moment Nectar is just another dispensary that is easier to work at than most due to its organization.  Literally less physical activity is required than most dispensaries.  Depending on the location you are at, this and other things may vary.  I wish I could say the location I was lucky enough to be set up with was still as good as when I started, but I have spoken with ex-coworkers since leaving and it has gotten worse, so I will not recommend any specific locations.

Nectar retains employees well by offering good wages with regular raises.  Part of this, however, is due to the money you would be saving working at other dispensaries not being present with Nectar.  Nectar provides minimal samples to its budtenders if any, and incentivizes its employees to work harder by providing a large bag of samples to each Employee of the Month.  The discount they offer employees is 30%, which is a discount regularly provided to many of the products in the store.  Other products are so overpriced I have found them cheaper at other dispensaries with a simple industry discount.  Many if not most of my coworkers actively chose not to shop at their own store because of this.

The hardest part of the job for me was knowing how Nectar compared to other dispensaries while representing them.  It's hard to keep a smile on your face knowing you're charging a customer double what they should be paying for some flower.

The most enjoyable part of the job was some of my coworkers, though the atmosphere has since changed and that was only at one of the three Nectar locations I worked at.  People were OK at other locations.

The number one thing I learned at Nectar is not to trust coworkers and bosses.  Many talked behind each other's backs and one misunderstanding even led a store manager to be let go without warning after they'd been working for Nectar for over half a decade.  This unfortunately counters out the reward of higher wages to their loyal employees if they'll drop them so easily.

Nectar is a great company for someone who is just starting out in the cannabis industry. They go above and beyond with employee education, it does not end at training but continues throughout the entirety of your employment with them. At the time of my employment, they used a very effective program called Deputy for scheduling and it also allowed for communication between the stores. Basically what I’m saying is that if you wanted to pick up a bunch of shifts at other stores, they make it really easy to get more hours. However if you’re trying to get a shift covered, it’s not always a guarantee. I was there for a little over two years, and worked my way up to store manager. However that role really is just a glorified budtender, because you don’t learn anything you need to know to run an actual dispensary. This is because they have various teams in their warehouse (outside of the stores) that take care of everything from intake and joint rolling to packaging and inventory management. However, since they do have a multitude of teams, stores and departments, there is a lot of room for growth and you’ll find a lot more opportunities at Nectar than you would at a mom and pop type shop. They also tend to promote from within, so starting out in an entry-level position does not mean that you will be stuck in that same position for long. One thing no one tells you though, is once you  move on to another shop and start sharing that you worked at Nectar… You’ll almost always get some type of sigh or offhand comment because honestly, most people don’t think highly of corporate cannabis. My last note is that the employee discount is disappointing compared to other dispensaries in the city, especially when they could probably afford giving employees the biggest one. 

I have worked in Nectar’s retail division for the last four years- the company has been very good to me. The equation for success at Nectar is simple:
1.	Be kind to others
2.	Show up to work
3.	Follow the Rules (OLCC and Nectar)
4.	Be willing to work hard. 
If you do all these things, you will move up quickly, either in retail or any of the other departments. The company is rapidly expanding- if you are willing to jump on board and hustle your opportunities will be endless. If you are applying for a Budtending position, expect a fast-paced retail environment where you get to sell weed to people.  The product is fun to talk about, and most of the customers are stoked to be shopping with you. There is a lot to remember at first, but there are Leads and Senior Leads there to help you out. 
The medical benefits are solid, I have been pleasantly surprised at the coverage provided at specialists, eye doctors, dentists, and primary care. Employees get reviewed every 6 months and can receive a performance-based raise at each. There used to be a lot of cool events before COVID (Holiday party, Summer BBQ, Yoga, Hiking), I am sure they will be reinstated as soon as it is safe to do so. 
Some additional advice to new employees: If you are struggling with something, talk to a Lead, Senior Lead or DM about it- they will help you. Don’t let others’ negativity sour your experience- life is what you make of it.
Overall, I have had a very positive experience working for Nectar. I do not dread going in to work every day- that is a huge deal for me. I have worked for failing companies in the past, watching a business wither away is a soul-crushing experience. Nectar is not a failing business- my time here has been an adventure to say the least. It keeps me on my toes, but that is what I like about it.


I took this job when I was just trying to get into the IT field, and figured it would be a good stepping stone to another position. I left a few months ago and am very happy I did. The pay was at the bottom end for this kind of position in the region, and it does not at all match the responsibilities of the job. Disorganization is central to the company culture, meanwhile there is a very high expectation for a small and stressed team. 

I worked at Nectar for over a year, and never received even a small pay rise, although was promised one several times over the course of my time there (meanwhile inflation kept rising steadily). Management was awful, and my understanding is most departments across the administrative part of the company have lazy, unsupportive management. For the low wage, I was also expected to do the work of multiple other departments.

My team size averaged around 5-6 people, and our team also had about that many people flee from the company in my time there. The only place I have experienced the same level of turnover was working at Fedex. Every employee cited the same issues, pathetically low pay and excessive responsibilities. I highly recommend avoiding Nectar unless absolutely necessary, there are much better paying workplaces in the area that will treat you with more respect.

If I could rate Nectar with negative stars I would. Since being hired, I have been gaslit multiple times, lied to and then seemingly forgotten about (until they needed something from me). I would strongly discourage anyone who has an ounce of self respect to not even think about applying here. If you stand up for yourself for being treated poorly, you are met with passive agressive actions from HR, scheduling and management. The simplest tasks such as applying for PTO, are met with incompetence. Dont even think about bringing up other departments mistakes, however, they wont ever admit or even simply apologize FOR THEIR MESS UPS.  My last day was supposed to be saturday (I have been scheduled for this day for weeks now), but discovered this morning that I have been removed (without notice mind you) from that day. When I brought that to the attention of the scheduling department their excuse was "its being cut due to the slower season" upon looking at the very next week, however, that same shift is still scheduled (with someone else working it). I am leaving this company extremly discouraged, absolutely disgusted and angry.


I look back on my time at Nectar as a profound learning experience. I worked extremely hard every single day for them. I was only late one day, ever (by 5 minutes). Only missed one shift. Only had one cash drawer error ever. Covered a couple shifts a month. I got nothing but praise and props from customers and my bosses. I was voted employee of the month three different times by three different staffs. I defended nectar for their choices and practices every day. Did my best to build my staff up on paper while solving their issues in real time. 
But looking back, they took major advantage of me. I would read weekly notes and laugh at what people got wrong, I was proud that I had played a major role in making my store run so smooth. I was confident that I was as valued an employee as they told me I was. 
Nectar does not want good employees. Nectar wants easy employees. Feel free to make as many cash handling or inventory errors as you like. Don't worry about compliance. But whatever you do, do not EVER call them out for hypocrisy. There are untouchable people at Nectar, I thought being (by their standards) the perfect employee would make me one. Turns out I needed to sell weed back in Nebraska with the owners.
I am hopeful that Nectar can change. I don't want them to fail I just want all the good employees that they do have to get the recognition and direction they deserve. 

Nectar is a great company to work for and are dedicated to helping employees grow within the company.  They tend to promote internally rather than hiring out, giving all employees the opportunity to transfer to other departments usually in better paying positions.  If you work hard and show up to your shifts, then you will succeed. Those that want to skate by, come up with ample excuses to do the bare minimum work will never exceed in this company or any other company for that matter. 

I have learned a great deal within the company and have appreciated the opportunities that have been presented to me. 

Nectar offers a lot of benefits including Free EAP benefits, 30% discount on product and merchandise, annual events to celebrate employees such as summer and holiday events, opportunities to get tickets to the suite at the Moda Center for a wide array of events including Blazer tickets and concerts. Nectar also provides an annual wellness reimbursement plan. 

They offer a great bit of flexibility for time off. I have worked at various companies before that limit how much time you can take off in a year. As long as you give your supervisor or scheduling enough notice, then taking time off is as simple as requesting it. 

You really get out what you put into the company. 

I work at a specific location but corporate has always been the decision maker. They have had us filling orders in two inches of sewage water, never shutting the store down for multiple backflow problems with the plumbing.

Terrible communication from your district manager & corporate. You will never know what to expect on a daily basis. 

Hired everyone for "full-time" and proceeded to schedule employees for 24hrs a week for months, telling us that they "do not guarantee hours" because they overstaffed and under prepared for the opening of a second location.

They place people in every position from budtender to store manager with no preparation. The most training you will ever receive will be before you start the job. You're required to have specific licensing to dispense in my state, the training for that was the most you get. 

There's zero sick time, apparently one of the CEOs doesn't believe in it. You're expected to use your very little PTO for your sick time to not get "pointed". 

Corporate literally watches the cameras, management receives several calls a day from upper leadership where they micromanage the employees behavior

They have taken every good thing about working here away. We believe they're making it a terrible workplace to force the current staff out and rehire for a cheaper hourly wage

Nectar is a fun place to work if you want to budtend and only budtend. Other budtenders, for the most part, are great. Anyone higher than a shift lead? Don’t trust them. If you want to advance, find another company. As most reviews say, you need to be friends or family with the owners to succeed. Favoritism is HEAVILY played. Your mistakes are easily overlooked if they like you. If they don’t like you or know you well, you will be fired from the first mistake you make.
The company is expanding too fast and isn’t equipped for it. There are too many friends and family members in powerful positions that they aren’t qualified for.
Some budtenders were left scrambling for shifts for three weeks after a new store didn’t open on time, but everyone had already been taken off the schedule at their home store. When budtenders confronted the scheduling department about the issue, they received write ups for “disrespect.” They were told to find open shifts at other locations, otherwise scheduling couldn’t help. 
I loved my job until I went to a more corporate position and saw how everything really went down. If you really want to work for Nectar, stay a budtender. 

Started out as a fun job with very nurturing senior leads. Long hours on your feet. No time for a life outside of Nectar. Impossible to get coverage if you have plans or are sick. You get "points" for being sick, even with a doctor note because Nectar considers being sick "at will". A lot of internal backstabbing from "children" wanting to advance. An unrelenting GM, who if you get on the wrong side of will make you hate your job. No one you can trust to go to when you are being singled out, because all Leads and Senior Leads repeat all private conversations to the very GM who is making your job suck. No one above them that I am aware of who you can go to. No job security. HUGE turnover. Good luck ever seeing the benefits promised when hired. Employment is "at will", so you will not receive unemployment after being thrown under the bus by overly ambitious Lord of the Flies coworkers. And you will not receive your unused PTO, it will be lost. In a nutshell, a dead end job. Use it for the experience, then move on to bigger and greener pastures where you are valued.

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