Initially very good when 1st hired. After that it's a rough uphill climb with little respect. - Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Aug 27, 2013
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Pros

If you work more than one job, they are pretty good about working with your other schedule.

Cons

The company treats every employee like a thief. They will hire almost anyone, except those that REALLY want to work. They won't tell you that you'll never get a raise, but will work you to death and expect more than your average job in output! Write-ups are common and expectations are unreasonable. They have just informed me that we will not be scheduled for more than 15 per week...and this is going into the holiday season. Yet the plan is to hire more people for the holidays, rather than give the hours to the current employees who do need them and are willing to work!

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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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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