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Ocean State Job Lot

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The End of Many Things, Not Just Prices - Anonymous employee Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

3.0
Nov 8, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Health insurance is free to employees after one year of employment Corporate office and distribution center get free lunch on Fridays

Cons

Company grows, but cares less for employees in the long distant stores. Case in point, annual summer picnic (held in September because it's cheaper) is local to owners in Warwick, RI, but not those in Fishkill, NY or Bangor, ME. How about splurging on the hourly associates some time.

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5.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
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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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