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Ocean State Job Lot

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Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(933 total reviews)
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Marc Perlman

35% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 933 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ocean State Job Lot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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933 reviews
4.0
Jun 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I love going to work everyday. Each and every one of my colleagues have a wealth of knowledge and I learn from them daily. The management has supported me in my role, and are helping me advance my career. The time is right to begin a career at OSJL: we are steadily opening new stores, the company is revisiting policies and procedures, and investing in better training and technology. The owners are always in the building and provide (and join everyone for) free Friday lunch weekly. One of the best things about working at OSJL is the sense of family that you begin feeling on your first day. I have never met a better group of people. I find myself motivated everyday to support our stores and protect the company as a whole. I truly identify with this company and look forward to being here for the bright future!

Cons

The framework of the departments is not up to date with how much the company has grown. With over 120 stores - it's time to evaluate the systems and structure that are in place and move forward in a strategic way. I feel like this correction is already beginning, but it can be frustrating at times.

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Great feedback and Thank you for sharing!
2.0
Apr 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly managers, nice co workers.

Cons

So many...point system, cheaper than cheap merchandise, too much work and no workers since they either laid them off or fired them. Operating with a skeleton crew makes it extremely difficult to do your job. You would be very lucky to get anywhere in this company. Most of the managers were recruits from other companies....they didn't work their way up to managers within the company. Revolving door. There are many stores in NJ with competitive, if not better prices.

4.0
Mar 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very easy place to work, co-workers are great, free lunch Friday, can rent out owners condos for free. Free benefits for single employee. They are very supportive if you have kids, need to leave work early etc. as long as you do not take advantage of it. Owners eat lunch with employees regularly and work everyday.

Cons

No 401k match or retirement plan, pay is not great. Training is not great learn at your own rate kind of deal. Have to pay in a very large amount weekly for family benefits. Raises are standard but are not good.

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