Pros
Summary: On-site cafeteria, great bonuses for managers, stable organization with good profits AutoZone is a good example of a company that runs very lean and rewards management for profits. Depending on your grade level, managers at the corporate office receive huge bonuses. If you are only looking for a paycheck or a short-term stop on your resume (say 2 to 3 years), then adding a Fortune 500 company to your credentials isn't a bad move.
Cons
Summary: Long work hours, hard to get promoted, extremely hierarchical, good old boy network, a mom-and-pop shop gone terribly wrong You are expected to do the work of at least 1 1/2 to 2 full-time jobs so productivity is minimal...you're constantly in reaction mode versus being proactive. Company resources are stretched to the point that progress is stifled. Innovation is non-existent and the party line is that AutoZone is a “company of thrift”. Company profits are not spread throughout the organization so front line employees receive nothing for their hard work towards the bottom line. There is a "good old boy" network that exists, so it is VERY difficult (if not impossible) to advance your career if you are 1) female, 2) minority, 3) did not graduate from a local university like Ole Miss or 4) didn't work your way up the chain. If you're looking for a company with a heart or a great place to retire...look for other employment.