Disappointing Job Security after FMLA - Associate Lead With Keys PetSmart Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you find value in connecting people and their pets with products that will benefit their quality of life, this is a good position for you. While the pet sale industry is difficult to stomach, taking care of the animals in front of you is rewarding. Seeing different animals every day is a nice change of pace.

Cons

Company is bleeding money and struggling to find ways to cut corners. Tried to remove employee discount recently and had to reinstate it due to outcry. Reducing each store's labor hours due to low sales is hindering each store's ability to fulfill daily tasks due to skeletal crews. If you have FMLA leave, your work position is not secure and you will likely have to transfer to a new location if you want to keep your insurance or full time income. Other stores will be unhelpful and disinterested in your acclimation to a new store. Break rooms have broken chairs that are a clear safety hazard. We are not allowed to tell unruly dogs and their owners to leave if they are causing a scene, unless it is extreme. Customers are irate at the registers due to prices or prescription cards due to inconsistency and incompetence of leaders following policies or updating price tags.

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Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share a thoughtful review. We hear your concerns and would like to speak further and try to help where we can. Please feel free to connect with us via the CareSmart line at 1-800-738-4693. We appreciate you taking the time.

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