Not what I was expecting - Deli Associate Publix Employee Review

3.0
Dec 2, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is great and they work around your needs in scheduling.

Cons

Pay is great but don't get enough hours after 3 years still no full time. Mgmt is not open and trustworthy to talk to. Part timers benefits suck and I had insurance but because I couldn't work the min hours needed for pt. They are taking ing my insurance. No vacation for pt people unless u wanna sacrifice a week's pay and who can afford that

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Publix Response
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Thank you for your honest feedback. Feel free to email me with more details: maura.publixcareers@Publix.com . ^ MS

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