Advance America reviews

Can be very stressful answering phones and helping customers at the same time, while handling cash. In a busy store, there is very little room for a manager to step-back, as center's need constant micro-managing in order to run smoothly, efficiently and remain profitable. The company starts new hires at around $20,000/year, making it difficult to attract good help. Turnover rates appear high, and retention rates low, at least in my experience. Also involves making collection calls, which in many cases are fruitless and monotonous. There seemed to be constant pressure to "grow" the business utilizing local store marketing tactics like tagging cars in parking lots, making gift baskets for local businesses and business-to-business marketing (dropping off flyers, business cards, etc.); all of which seemed to be a total waste of time, and makes an employee feel as if they are begging for business. Also, there seemed to be very little room for advancement. Other reviewers make the claim that posting this job experience on your resume can "stigmatize" your work history.

Stay later than assigned depending on store manager.