Question 1

Does Ocean State Job Lot pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ocean State Job Lot employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ocean State Job Lot. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Ocean State Job Lot?

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38% of Ocean State Job Lot employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Ocean State Job Lot 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ocean State Job Lot?

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Sales Associate (90), Front End Supervisor (65), Department Head (30), Store Team Leader (29), Sales Associate/Cashier (27), Store Manager (26), Area Supervisor (23), Cashier (22), Area Team Leader (18), Assistant Manager (18), Field Merchandiser (17), Operations Supervisor (15), Retail Sales Associate (12), Manager (9), Stock Associate (9)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

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"great benefits and always new jobs being offered to existing associates" ((in 62 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 38 reviews)); "flexible schedules  part and full time" ((in 15 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

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"Management is poor." ((in 60 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 31 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Deceptive " 2 potential monetary raises per year" =virtually no one gets merit raises and raises of 5" ((in 13 reviews)); "Short breaks, stressful as short handed." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ocean State Job Lot in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Ocean State Job Lot locations?

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North Kingstown, Boston, Providence, Warwick, Salem, South Plainfield, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, New York, Manchester, Berlin, Valatie, Centereach, Poughkeepsie, Concord, Bristol, Cranston, Woonsocket, Medway, Wareham, Weymouth, Southwick, East Northport, North Babylon, Bennington, Rochester, Hooksett, Milford, Bloomfield, Hartford

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Limited benefits but chaotic work environment and low pay

Could be a great place, but is marred by upper management.

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