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Ocean State Job Lot

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Assistant Manager - ASM- Assistant Store Manager Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

4.0
Dec 1, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great company to work with, Very organized corporate support system for such an operation, everyone from every level is approachable and friendly as well as willing to help. District Manager is a true professional as well as a source of support and encouragement.

Cons

The workweek for exempt managers is absolutely detrimental to a healthy work/life balance and is a major source of turnover. HIRE BOOKKEEPERS!!!! Managers, especially at closing time, SHOULD NOT be buried in an office in the back occupied with cash handling/ accounting procedure when they are in control of the entire building; they belong on the front end overseeing the closing and seeing the last entries into the building for the well being of the store assets and the associates. Any and all cash out procedures can be done by a trained associate with the guidance and verification of a manager.

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
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Thanks for the comprehensive feedback along with providing a few viable recommendations. If you would be interested in discussing this further our hope is that you will reach out to the Director of Store Operations.

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Cons

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