Dollar Tree sucks. - Assistant Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Jan 7, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

There really are not any good reasons. Right now my current pro is the commute to work.

Cons

There is no work/life balance. they expect so much from the managers that you practically have to live at your store. They preach don't work off the clock, but then they give you a laundry list of things to accomplish. If they aren't done, they basically say... well You just suck.

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Cons

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Pros

I enjoyed working at Dollar Tree because it allowed me to lead a team, help develop associates, and make a difference in my store. I liked the fast-paced environment and the variety of challenges that came with running daily operations. The experience helped me grow as a manager, strengthen my problem-solving skills, and build great relationships with both my team and customers.

Cons

The biggest challenges were limited staffing, heavy workloads, and a lack of support from the district level when issues arose. PTO requests were often denied due to business needs, which made it difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. While these challenges could be frustrating at times.

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