Pros
Free Stock — honestly that is it. Their benefits are just OK.
Cons
I used to be an Assistant Deli Manager and I have stepped down to be a Deli Associate. There is a very strong disconnect between lower manager and upper managers. Store managers claimed time after time that they care about you, but their actions are the absolute opposite. When you become a manager you basically have to sacrifice your life to Publix. If you cannot come in to help on your days off you will get punished. If you cannot stay late, even if you have a doctors appt, you will get punished. If people call out in your department (happens almost daily) you have to cover for them, no matter what. One store manager called me multiple times on my day off to come in after I told me I hair prior arranged obligations. He even threatened my job over the phone. He has so many resources to bring in help, but he chose to harass and threaten me. Because of this and other related situations he gave me such low scores on my evaluation it made me not eligible for a raise—which you can only get once a year. Keep in mind that I have come in several times on my day off to help—this way ignored. Leaving a bad taste in my mouth is an understatement. I’m currently seeking employment elsewhere. I don’t even think Publix deserves the respect of giving them a 2 weeks notice.