Only use as a side job or last resort type job - Assistant Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Jul 3, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

- Extremely simple concepts to pick up - No previous experience required - On the job training - Opportunity to advance positions within the workplace - Everything is $1 so no pricing needed - Management is generally helpful and knowledgeable (Store Managers, not corporate)

Cons

- Horrible Pay (minimum wage) - Management barely makes more than minimum wage. Seriously. - Too much work for too little money - Corporate/CEOs are completely out of touch with individual stores and expect the impossible - Work load is completely unfair and unbalanced - Hard to find competent people for the amount of pay offered - No employee discounts at all - Only part time offered unless you're management - Not enough hours for payroll - Expected to come in on days off at a moment's notice - Schedule constantly changes - Some of the rudest customers I have ever met I currently work as an Assistant Manager and I can tell you that the stress is not worth the pay at all. I'm officially listed as Part-Time but I'm overworked and essentially working Full-Time each week. This may seem like a good thing but by doing this, I don't receive full-time benefits and things of that sort. I'm essentially being taken advantage of.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

Good team and energy. Responsible people.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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