Don't work here even if it means selling your blood plasma to survive - Store Manager Dollar General Employee Review

1.0
Aug 11, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

There isn't a single pro to working with this company. Don't let any of the fake good reviews fool you

Cons

Everyone above your position lies..get used to that fact. And I do mean everyone. Lie about pay Lie about work life balance Lie about training Lie about the store you're being put into Lie about expectations Lie about work reality with this company So to elaborate a little 1) pay will be changed from what you're offered in interview to what you are given. Watch the offer letter with new hire paperwork, they think you won't read it 2) 4am text messages are the norm... every day. There is no day off if you're salary even though there is supposed to be 3) supposed to receive 2 weeks training. That will not happen because they have so much turnover and so many open positions that they just throw you in and expect miracles 4) stores are supposed to be fully staffed and standards ready when you go in. That doesnt happen. My store had 6 ghosts in system that didnt work there to show staffed and was a blown up mess. Was given no help to fix it 5) expected to work by yourself many days and still accomplish all tasks. Can't happen if your the cashier all day. 6) they say they value employees and managers. But then you realize it's the biggest con in retail.

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5.0
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Pros

Reasonable Pay Safe Clean Great opportunities

Cons

Work/Life Balance Can be Stressful

1.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The job itself is easy. The cash register, stocking (especially the totes and dry truck) and cleaning are so simple however there are certain things that make it difficult, although the work itself is not (under the right circumstances.)

Cons

They never have enough people on shift so it’s always difficult to get things done. It seems like all the managers I know from the store I worked at and the surrounding ones are all so deep into drama it made me wonder if I was back in high school. Dry truck always seems to bring far too much and the stores are so little that overstock is a huge issue here. The reason I ultimately left was due to severe mistreatment and some safety concerns I had regarding some past experiences. I am very glad I left and I would not ever go back.

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