Challenging 24/7 job but very solid employment - Store Manager Circle K Employee Review

3.0
Aug 4, 2025
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Pros

Store operations employees do not get laid off. Always work available, plenty of overtime. Weekly paychecks. Benefits are okay. most management is respectful, polite and courteous. Very large company with good opportunities. Once you learn the business, its actually a nice place to work. company has many locations which provides an opportunity to get an assignment close to home.

Cons

Managing a convenience store/ gas station is a very challenging 24/7 job. Getting time off can be difficult. Even when you have a day off you are still managing the business from home. Phone calls and text messages come through often on some days. Employee turnover is high in convenience store business. Circle K is a good company to work for but you must be a good manager or the business will ruin your life.

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Circle K Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and honest review. We truly appreciate your dedication over the past 10 years and are glad to hear that you found stability, opportunity, and respectful leadership during your time with us. We understand that managing a convenience store is a demanding role, and we’re grateful for the commitment and resilience of leaders like you who keep operations running smoothly.

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