Pros
The Kroger Technology environment was a great place to work. Middle Management and Associates are exceptional people to work alongside. There are many perks in addition to salary, including a great benefits package, performance bonuses, flexible scheduling, and earned vacation time, to name a few. My only reason for leaving after 20 + years was a Voluntary Retirement Offering that was too good to pass on, and a concern for the direction of the company.
Cons
Senior management appears to be failing. It is my opinion, that recent downturns in the company's financials are related to the current CEO, and the direction he is taking the company. I recently accepted a Voluntary Retirement Offer as part of their attempt to decrease O G & A expenses. However, in decreasing their work force, they lost a large number of very capable associates, and with them a tremendous amount of knowledge. This has impacted operations further, as can be seen by their most recent financials. I enjoyed my time with the company, but as of this posting, would not recommend them as a place to work, if you are looking for a long-term position. I believe there to be too much uncertainty in regards to their direction.
