Kroger: Not the place for traditional work / life balance - Co-Manager Kroger Employee Review

2.0
Jan 10, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you like a non-standard work week (Mon - Fri) and non-standard work schedule (8am - 5pm), then retail grocery is for you. As a co-manager, scheduled 6-day work weeks and 10-hour rotations were the norm.

Cons

Most management has risen through the grocery ranks from bagger or checker with little outside work experience. Skewed sense of home life / work life balance. Punch the clock mentality even among management.

Explore other reviews about Kroger

5.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and great benefits and culture

Cons

I enjoy my current role

3.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Generally work with fantastic people. • Work is not difficult, and time flies when busy. • My bosses collaborated with me to create a schedule that worked, as I often had other commitments. • Overall, a pleasant work experience most days. Get good at what you do and you'll do fine.

Cons

• Some of the senior management was less friendly than others - as to be expected. • Days were very volatile; some could be extremely easy, and others could be a nightmare. • Scheduling was kept rather limited; although I was able to get the hours I wanted, often times management would look to cut hours from departments whenever possible, leaving less support.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All