Worst job ever you will be happier at burger king or mcdonalds - Operations Manager/Merchandise Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
Feb 27, 2015
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Pros

its a job. thats it

Cons

i worked here for over 4 years... got promoted to merch manager and ops manager and made a whopping 11.34 an hr. Basically lived at the store. was told not to work on breaks or lunches... but when youre the only manager in the store and there is only one employee with you and you go to take a smoke break you have to watch the lines the entire time and most of the time get on a register. Most of the time i wasnt offered a lunch because there was no one to relieve me. if you are a part time employee you are lucky to get 8-12 hrs a week min wage. they give a 3% raise a year... but do it right before minimum wage goes up... so in 2 months you actually only make 3 cents more than min wage and people who started yesterday. slap in the face

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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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