Alright job for a high school student. - Sales Associate Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
Mar 15, 2012
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Pros

Pretty Chill Small Store Everything is $1, so you'll never have to do price look ups--unless it's candy or something is 2 for .50, for example, them MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO. Co-Workers were pretty chill

Cons

NO music. How do customers spend money carelessly, when they have no music to distract them and the employees stay sane when they have no music to listen to? You could hear a pen drop sometimes. Hours were lame. Noticing how people will carelessly toss the gift bags back, after they just watched you organize every single one. Expected to know things you were never told by manager, and were supposed to be told by manager. You may not get a lot of hours, so if your in high school you may be able to balance this job and school.--it depends on the store though. At my location, hours were cut so I was given 0-4 per week. Some people were given 0 hours for 2-3 wks sometimes.

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Good team and energy. Responsible people.

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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