RE: Dollar Tree Corporate Office, Chesapeake, VA. - Anonymous employee Dollar Tree Employee Review

3.0
May 10, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

> Willing to be flexible with scheduling when they can. > Never had any issues with pay. That's a plus! > Cafeteria on site. > Clean working environment.

Cons

> Poor Communication or lack thereof. > They are HUGE on titles! I had more than 4 immediate bosses who would constantly come in telling me and my co-workers what we were doing wrong. > Company is a bit stingy on break times. Unless you are salary, break times are 15 mins and lunches are 30 mins. That's it! > Training needs overhauled. Often I was requesting help from others when I could've been trained more to handle situations unplanned for -- not that I didn't request it often. > Most people, especially those of higher positions NEVER say hello to you in passing. They hardly even look at you. Where I come from, that's just snobbery.

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Leadership that cares about their Associates. Opportunities to grow skills and knowledge via trainings and cross-team ventures. Employee Relation Groups that are important to a diverse workforce.

Cons

Pay is lacking for the experience gained. Annual performance review is not indicative of the work put it. Follow up on issues is not consistent. Some employees are disciplined for small infractions while others are provided zero repercussions for blatant failure to abide by the rules.

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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