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Ocean State Job Lot

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Yes truth is it’s a sucky job with no positive engagements - Dept Head Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

1.0
Nov 6, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

30% off cheap stuff as a employee

Cons

Bad management Leads don’t communicate well with associates or each other Management will lie to you about promotions Management talk’s down to associates Leads all have horrible attitudes and bad egos Leads don’t listen to associates concerns Managers have favorites Management will try to work you into the dirt then discard you No stores have an actual freight team so associates wind up having to do 4 plus job positions with little to no help All stores have super high turnover rate do to lack of honesty about the position hired for The job titles mean absolutely nothing

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
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Thank you for your feedback on your experience with us. We strive to create a positive experience for all of our associates, and we are disappointed that your experience was inconsistent with our culture and values. We encourage associates to reach out to their HR Business partners or District leaders should there be concerns with the leaders and supervisors in their store. We would like the opportunity to discuss your experience further, please contact Ed Kruger, Human Resources Business Partner, at e.kruger@OSJL.com

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good hours and nice coworkers

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

The culture is amazing and the hourly associates make it worth your while.

Cons

Compensation for area managers is not good. You can hit hit all your goals and improve your department and still get a meets expectation on your annual review.

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