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Unprofessional Mess - Seasonal Retail Sales Associate Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

1.0
Sep 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

starting pay was good, before it dropped to minimum wage with the same expectations.

Cons

where do I even start? Bad pay, no communication on any level, high expectations for little assistance or compensation, management, especially the store manager, is rude and scheduling is always wrong/ never done in advance. Always feels like you're in the middle of some high-schooler drama and not a professional workplace. Never even give you enough time or anyone to train you and still get upset when you don't know what to do or meet their expectations.

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your seasonal experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding communication and training. We strive to maintain a professional, supportive environment for all our team members, and it is disappointing to hear that you felt caught in "drama" rather than a workplace. We are taking your comments about the Auburn store’s scheduling and onboarding process to heart, as we want every associate, regardless of their length of stay to feel equipped and respected from day one. We wish you the best in your future roles.

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5.0
Jan 30, 2026
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Pros

You don't experience many of the retail horror stories you would at larger chains. Management was reasonably flexible with scheduling and always took our side during customer disputes. 30% discount nice bonus too (40% on some days)

Cons

None that I can think of

1.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

it is a decent overall gap job, you will be doing every role in the store and if it is dead you will be expected to multitask up front.

Cons

some of the management could be harsh on employees

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