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SunLife Organics

Working at SunLife was okay for the most part. Training lasts for about a week where you get to make the different smoothies, juices, and bowls. Once that is completed, you get to learn how the register works. It is important to know that after training is completed, you are quizzed on your knowledge/benefits of the supplements. I worked at the Century City location for about three months. Work was harder for me compared to the other employed because I had to balance it with school at the same time. Work does not just consist of making smoothies, etc., but it also includes restocking produce/supplements, washing dishes, and making the floor presentable. My coworkers were really nice and helpful, though, one of my managers was really intimidating. The job is not consistently fast-paced (the mornings are moderate, afternoons are packed and we often fall behind, and the nights are not busy.) The weekends are when the store gets the busiest. 

I’ve worked at SunLife for years and have seen managers and other employees come and go. I’ve seen people stressed out and pushed to the edge by the ridiculous rules corporate puts on us. You can never do anything right, they always expect more from you. Being an associate is fine but whenever corporate comes in they are constantly watching you and it’s almost like they want you to mess up so they can write you up. The shift leads and management get the most heat. I have seen so many people pushed to the edge and quit because they could not take it anymore. 

Days start at 6:30AM and end at 6:30PM. Many checklists have to get done throughout the day and this can be helpful sometimes but usually they take a while to complete when the store is busy. You are allowed one break and receive a “shift meal”. 

The role itself is simple if you know your basic food & beverage operations while managing a team. Constant turnover with associates & shift leads as they are underpaid for all their roles. A lot of he said/she said drama, penalized for speaking up on issues you need help with, VERY UNDERSTAFFED DURING THE SUMMER. Corporate is so judgemental and HR is biased if you speak up about a corporate member doing something wrong, you end up getting in trouble instead! Never was able to take lunches properly and there was NO WORK/LIFE BALANCE.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Friendly co-workers, pretty flexible hours. $12 off purchase ($12 off can only get you one free basic drink.)

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I can’t even begin to emphasize how horrible the management is and don’t bother going to HR about it because they’re just as bad and won’t care to do anything. Borderline unlawful, probably going to get themselves in massive trouble one day. Their management very comfortably contradicts against their OWN harassment training.

I love working at SunLife. I love making the delicious food and I love our customers. But the management does not consider your own schedule. They assign shifts during my school day and then expect me to find someone else to take my shift. No one has ever been able to take a shift for me. We are also super understaffed. The communication from the management to the employee is not effective either. 

The management became increasingly strict as my employment continued. There was not much flexibility with manager positions which made it frustrating to find balance between work and life. The hours either early or late, but overall there are a lot of very wholesome and good people that you can find within the company. The owner is very passionate and generous which makes you feel like part of a family.

I think Sunlife is a super fun, non-stressful work environment that is pretty simple to learn. However (at least my location) was overstaffed and I have heard from more than one employee that shifts got less assigned by the week, a person who would have a 5 shift week would get 2-3 shifts because of too many employees to schedule. If you NEED shifts, I wouldn't recommend this place, at least part-time.

Had a good run meeting new people and making friends, however, management is toxic. Always felt stressed working there and it wasn't worth customers and managers screaming at you at the same time. Basically no training at all. Be prepared to get thrown on the floor on a Saturday afternoon your first week. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing at all!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The owner is a multi-millionaire and they pay you 9$ an hour. Embarrassing. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Trashhhhh lol

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Not good at all

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