Treat employees with respect - Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Feb 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Can meet/have met nice customers that have become friends -- meet interesting people sometimes -- some management has become one of my friends

Cons

They work you like a dog -- expect too much out of you-- work you to death - even if you have another part time job - they don't understand that -- working on weekend shifts is a joke especially at my store on Sunday nights we close at 8- most Sunday's I don't get out of there till 10 plus go to bank I don't get home till 1030--pay is crappy -- loyalty means nothing -- never have schedule till last possible second --

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Pros

Good team and energy. Responsible people.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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