Not worth the money; terrible culture; disrespectful; unprofessional; slave drivers - Department Manager Menards Employee Review

1.0
Aug 18, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

opportunity to promote and make decent pay

Cons

very bad work-life balance for managers (50-60 hours not uncommon; I've worked 70-80 hours/wk a few times); GMs use profanity and vulgar language regularly and in management meetings; GMs are disrespectful, unprofessional, and downright mean/nasty. The GM enjoys making employees feel inferior. My training was all on me, no help from senior managers. Expectations are high, but rewards are low.

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