This place changes you... and not in a good way
Pros
Good compensation and ability to rack up a lot of PTO; opportunities to take on significant new work and really stretch your abilities... although this is also a drawback...
Cons
There are a lot of negative reviews about working at Lidl's corporate office here, and they're all true - so I won't spend time rehashing what's already been written with regard to the recent RTO debacle, layoffs, and general decline of morale. The last year that I worked for Lidl was generally awful for my mental health, but more so, it's had a significant and lasting effect on my own professionalism. There's a truly nasty culture there - it's cliquey and passive-aggressive and gossipy and alienating... honestly, it meets the definition of a hostile working environment. Success comes from being the most stubborn and selfish person in the room, not from collaboration. I didn't realize how ingrained this attitude had become in me until I started a new job and realized that I had learned to approach every interaction with suspicion and disdain for my colleagues. Now, I'm actively working every day to unlearn this. In short, I'd caution anyone against working for Lidl - but especially younger workers who are still learning the bounds of what's acceptable or professional. It's not only an unpleasant environment in the moment, but it may derail your professional development and affect your success at future employment for years to come.