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Sysco Employee Reviews about "work life balance"
Updated Nov 30, 2023
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Pros
- "Good pay which is higher than 21 for experienced pickers 27.61 is the base for experienced pickers" (in 341 reviews)
- "There are a lot of really great people working hard everyday to do the right thing." (in 195 reviews)
- "Good money for warehouse ..always overtime ..stable job..benifits package pretty good as well.." (in 76 reviews)
Cons
- "Poor management extremely long hour its paid slave work be ready to work 6 days a week" (in 180 reviews)
- "The hours are long (endless really) and finding work/life balance is a daily struggle." (in 166 reviews)
- "No work life balance since you're so exhausted you can't do anything on the weekends and have no time when you get off work." (in 133 reviews)
- "Certain managers are downright rude and more concerned with advancing their own career than the department they manage" (in 52 reviews)
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Reviews about "work life balance"
Return to all Reviews- 4.0Mar 16, 2015Marketing AssociateFormer EmployeeVancouver, BC
Pros
- good health benefits and RRSP matching, options for shares, etc - focus on training and development (access to a free online university), internal training organized regularly - large company so lots of room for growth and movement within the organization - in the sales jobs there is lots of room to grow in terms of salary, but it does take a long time to get there
Cons
- upper management is very male dominant, a bit of a 'boys club' - the work life balance in certain roles seems to be quite poor not overly generous with holiday time - salary and compensation for things like a car allowance (when relevant) have not kept up with inflation and the very high cost of living in Vancouver
- 4.0Feb 23, 2021Transportation SupervisorCurrent Employee, more than 5 yearsColumbia, SC
Pros
Leading people is always hard, but Sysco is a great company to work for.
Cons
The hours are long (endless really) and finding work/life balance is a daily struggle.
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Sysco Response3yWe appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We try to create an open, inclusive, collaborative environment that brings out the best in each member of our diverse team! We hope you continue to have a positive experience at Sysco.
- 3.0Aug 6, 2022Shuttle DriverFormer Employee, less than 1 yearGrand Rapids, MI
Pros
Benefits were great, the 401k and stock purchase options were awesome. Really enhanced the salary.
Cons
The management style is archaic, outdated and frankly unsuccessful. Sysco expectations are that employees will work long grueling hours day after day. It’s nearly impossible to find a work life balance working 70hours or more per week.
Sysco Response2yWe appreciate your feedback. Sysco aims to provide the best management and support possible for our associates, and we take your feedback seriously. We encourage you to reach out to us at 877-777-4020 so that we can directly address your concerns.
- 1.0Mar 31, 2018Stock SelectorCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsBaraboo, WI
Pros
Decent pay with decent benefits for a job that requires no degree.
Cons
If you look at Forbe's toxic workplace this place hits every one on the list. Favoritism is rampant as rules get bent and broken depending on who you are. Absolutely no communication between the workers and management, HR and the higher ups could care less about your problems. No work life balance since you're so exhausted you can't do anything on the weekends and have no time when you get off work. The equipment is old and they refuse to replace it, you red tag something and it takes days or weeks to fix it. The training program is very poor and many people walkout or quit within the first few days. There's no advancement despite them saying career advancement, you either pick or drive until you die. This is a temporary job as you can't do it forever because it's so hard on your body. Everyone hates the place but they have bills to pay so they can't quit. They talk down to you like you're an idiot and you don't know anything because they don't trust their employees. I wouldn't recommend this job to anyone.
5 - 3.0Jul 31, 2019Marketing AssociateCurrent Employee
Pros
Work life Balance was ok but not great
Cons
Pay was alright but hours were long
- 4.0Nov 27, 2016Marketing AssociateCurrent EmployeeHarrisonburg, VA
Pros
Great company with lots of potential. Requires a lot of time and effort.
Cons
Work Life balance can be a bit skewed with the amount of material that needs to be reviewed. Also many remedial and time consuming tasks. You can lose a big client through no fault of your own but you will still be penalized commission wise for 1 full year.
- 4.0Jan 7, 2022Senior National Account ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 8 yearsDallas, TX
Pros
Good Salary, Leadership, Benefits, and career growth if you want it.
Cons
While leadership says they focus on an importance of work/life balance it is not really an option in a sales role. Keeping up with emails and phone calls even while out of the office is needed even when you set expectations and clearly communicate you will be out of the office to a customer.
Sysco Response2yWe appreciate the kind words! At Sysco, we’re committed to doing the right things, and we’re so happy that you are enjoying your career with us.
- 4.0Jun 20, 2019MerchandiserCurrent Employee, more than 8 years
Pros
Great benefits , good people working together, customer focused company
Cons
Work life balance is not in sync and follow up on feedback is not timely
Sysco Response5yWe appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We try to create an open, inclusive, collaborative environment that brings out the best in each member of our diverse team! We hope you continue to have a positive experience at Sysco.
- 4.0Nov 4, 2014Costing CoordinatorCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearHouston, TX
Pros
nice enviroment work life balance is great
Cons
training could use some improvements.
3 - 3.0Apr 9, 2016Pricing AnalystCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearHouston, TX
Pros
work life balance is a plus if you have family and friends you enjoy spending time with.
Cons
Many of the processes seem like they were invented in the 1980s and have not been updated since
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