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Updated Dec 5, 2021

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Found 11,069 of over 11K reviews
3.3
55% Recommend to a Friend
64% Approve of CEO

Found 261 of over 11K reviews

3.3
55%
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64%
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Sam's Club President and CEO Kathryn McLay (no image)
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Pros
  • "The only thing about working at sams club # 8155 is that the pay is good(in 1261 reviews)
  • "There are several benefits that are good and the members make the time there a bit better.(in 503 reviews)
  • "Great people you meet on a daily basis and co workers are fun(in 454 reviews)
  • "great coworkers!!! (This is the main reason I stay at this job)(in 284 reviews)
  • "Hours are flexible for school schedules and you can frequently get off for school events on the weekend if you ask far enough in advance.(in 259 reviews)
Cons
  • "Poor management and they never sanitize the store(in 1114 reviews)
  • "Occasionally bad managers that no matter how many open doors they don't get dealt with.(in 481 reviews)
  • "Short Staffed and too much favoritism(in 153 reviews)
  • "No work life balance emails and phone calls at 4am stressful(in 152 reviews)
  • "High turnover rate and they expect too much with no employees and with little or no training for the position.(in 128 reviews)
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261
  1. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 8 years

    It’s ok

    Apr 18, 2021 - Assistant Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Looks beautiful on your resume. Meet tones of people and the pay when you become a assistant manager is cool

    Cons

    Long day long nights depending on your store manger. No work life balance emails and phone calls at 4am stressful

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  2. 3.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Working in retail for THE retail goliath.

    Feb 28, 2019 - Assistant Manager in Houston, TX
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good pay, easy access to grocery shopping, and access to good deals. Upward mobility is viable.

    Cons

    No set schedule. Always working weekends. Work life balance is something not looked into nearly as deep as it should be.

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  4. 3.0
    Current Employee

    Good benefits

    Oct 27, 2021 - Supervisor in Kansas City, MO
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good benefits and pay. fast paced environment

    Cons

    work/life balance is difficult as company needs and demands require an open availability for scheduling

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  5. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 8 years

    Take it or Leave it

    Dec 6, 2022 - Team Leader in Wentzville, MO
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good benefits Advancement Opportunities Decent Pay

    Cons

    Middle management isn't trained properly on how to manage people Work/Life balance Only follow policy when it's convenient

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  6. 3.0
    Current Employee

    Rewarding and Demanding

    May 10, 2015 - Club Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    pays well, benefits, 15% match on stock and 6% match on 401k

    Cons

    Work Life Balance and culture of doing more with less

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  7. 4.0
    Former Employee, more than 3 years

    Sams

    Mar 23, 2023 - Cake Decorator in Fort Worth, TX
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Bonus was good got one every 4 months

    Cons

    Not flexible for schedules Management doesn’t understand work and life balance

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  8. 4.0
    Former Employee

    Salary

    Oct 6, 2022 - ASM- Assistant Store Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good pay for young adults

    Cons

    Long hours will have to balance work and outside life

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  9. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Great company

    Jan 5, 2021 - Manager In Training (MIT) in Greenville, SC
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Opportunity for growth ,and benefits are great

    Cons

    Long hours and needs a balance of home and work life

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  10. 4.0
    Former Employee, more than 8 years

    All depends on location...

    Apr 20, 2021 - Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Benefits are pretty competitive and there's always room for advancement

    Cons

    Work/life balance is pretty challenging and the pay is behind competitors

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  11. 1.0
    Current Employee

    Undecided

    Mar 27, 2023 - Manager 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Hours of operation Not really

    Cons

    Care about their managers more Work life balance Should work on developing their managers with the right tools Stressful

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