High expectations with below average pay - Assistant Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Jun 2, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Dollar Tree is a good place to work for if you are just starting out. If you do not have a criminal background then it will be easy to get hired (as long as they have an open position available)

Cons

One major draw back is the payscale. Most opening positions start out at minimum wage regardless of expierence and is also part time 10-15 hours a week. Assistant managers usually start out at under $10/hr. And even those are considered part time at 20-25 hours a week. The hardest job for the store manager to deal with is the lack of labor hours given to him/her to run the operations of the store. Store managers are required to work 47.5 hours a week (salary 35k-55k) but are often force to work 60 or more hours a week to make labor by cutting thier hourly emplyoees and working thier shifts instead.

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5.0
Mar 3, 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule and a great team

Cons

If you have a criminal background you can't move up with the company.

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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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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