Walmart: not bad for a college student, not best for a career - Sales Associate Walmart Employee Review

4.0
Jun 12, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible work schedule if you are enrolled in college, great opportunities for lateral transfers, management was understanding (for part-time employees, anyway) about the occasional need for associates to work over scheduled hours b/c of customer demands and would make sure associates were sufficiently paid.

Cons

Poor opportunities for vertical transfers, some ill-mannered and dumb co-workers (although these were usually under age 21), even dumber customers, poor management and scheduling during expected peak customer traffic.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Pays the bills every month.

Cons

I have to work the overnight shift.

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Walmart Response
1d
Thank you for being a valued part of the Walmart team and for sharing this feedback.
5.0
Jun 2, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Advancement opportunities, great at developing skills, great place to learn a skill and grow your resume, or grow with the company.

Cons

Understaffing issues negatively affects all parts of their business. However, Walmart has increased their minimum hourly rate with hopes to attract more committed employees, and retain better employees.

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Walmart Response
4y
Thank you so very much for this review and advice. We value this and will be sharing with our leadership teams.
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