Worst Job I've Ever Had - Deli Clerk Publix Employee Review

1.0
May 6, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is sort of decent...?

Cons

Long hours (if you get any), early hours (5am-6am start until 4pm-5pm at night), constant fluxuating schedule, working 10-11 hours and not being given a break, disrespectful management, lazy coworkers, no opportunities for advancement within the company, management strings you along with hopes of better opportunity then passes you over for people who are awful

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

You are in charge of your paycheck. What ever you can run determines your check. I was easily making $40+ running a 160. Most days I would clock out with 180-190 also making around 47 an hour.

Cons

Not too many cons. Only thing is it’s a physical job and no set schedule.but in the plus side you get your rest.

4.0
Jul 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation including not just standard pay, but also end of year bonus 80 hours for hourly associates, 8% of your annual earnings granted to you in free company stock thru which quarterly dividends are paid, ok 401k, and gift card and other associate coupons. Good stability and growth. Good company culture.

Cons

Can be slow and resistant to change. Uses some antiquated systems and software that should have been replaced years ago. Does some things that don't make sense. Some managers can be good, while others not very good. Although these cons may be true for a lot of companies. All roads eventually lead to Lakeland where they are headquartered. Geography can be a big one if you are not a Florida native. If you don't want to live in Florida for some legitimate reasons, there can be limited job options in other states, especially if you aren't interested in retail or warehouse jobs. Standard retail negatives about not having a lot of holidays off.

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