The get you with the golden handcuffs - Category Merchant Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Apr 6, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Salary, stock, bonus, flexible with hours (unlimited sick time, but it is tracked and discouraged). They provide a lot of feedback, opportunity to interview for cross banner positions with Family Dollar.

Cons

If you are not male, you likely will not be there long. They demand long hours (7-6 each day on average). Most women in merchandising do not have children, majority of the merchants are older, there is a lack of appetite for change. Tenured associates should not automatically qualify you for promotion, promote for skill. Company just introduced maternity leave (6 weeks) in 2019 and we’re very proud of themselves. Not a good place for a millennial to work with how many other options there are out there. Typically if you are in a category, you will die in that category. Zero movement.

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5.0
Oct 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Leadership Benefits Culture Community Engagement

Cons

We are sometimes challenged with outdated technology. However, we are updating systems currently. We have also had a turnover in the C-suite leadership.

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed working at Dollar Tree because it allowed me to lead a team, help develop associates, and make a difference in my store. I liked the fast-paced environment and the variety of challenges that came with running daily operations. The experience helped me grow as a manager, strengthen my problem-solving skills, and build great relationships with both my team and customers.

Cons

The biggest challenges were limited staffing, heavy workloads, and a lack of support from the district level when issues arose. PTO requests were often denied due to business needs, which made it difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. While these challenges could be frustrating at times.

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