Don’t Let Them Trick You - Department Manager Kroger Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- You’re going to get hours. Even if you suck, you’re going to get hours because every Kroger store is understaffed. - It’s relatively easy to transfer stores, and since Kroger is everywhere across the Midwest, you’re probably okay if you want to move. - Cheap insurance for yourself (no spousal coverage)

Cons

- Frequent use of the phrase “Everyone’s replaceable.” - Hires anyone and everyone and then wonders why it gets stuck with bad employees. - Has no concept of work-life balance; nothing is more important than the job, ever. - Union is useless. - Schedule changes at the drop of a hat. - Definitely not a merit-based promotional system; entirely how much rear end you kiss and when.

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Pros

• Generally work with fantastic people. • Work is not difficult, and time flies when busy. • My bosses collaborated with me to create a schedule that worked, as I often had other commitments. • Overall, a pleasant work experience most days. Get good at what you do and you'll do fine.

Cons

• Some of the senior management was less friendly than others - as to be expected. • Days were very volatile; some could be extremely easy, and others could be a nightmare. • Scheduling was kept rather limited; although I was able to get the hours I wanted, often times management would look to cut hours from departments whenever possible, leaving less support.

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