Pros
1. Scheduling is very flexible. As a retiree, I was looking for an early morning PT position that would allow me to work at my convenience. 2. Work schedule is posted well in advance to allow for scheduling outside-of-work activities. 3. Time off requests are never disapproved. 4. Unlike my former career in upper management, I have never been contacted by Menards during my off time. 5. I don't feel micromanaged; my manager tells me what needs to be done and gives me the autonomy to get it done. 6. Weekend differential pay ($3 more per hour).
Cons
1. Sometimes, my department manager is very distant and seems to prefer spending time with her more "favorite" FT employees. 2. My department manager is not a very good trainer. Most of what I have learned about my job has been taught to me by fellow employees. 3. As a Social Security recipient, I want to work as much as possible, without negatively impacting my Social Security benefits which, for me, equates to approximately 28 hours per week. During my initial interview, the store HR manager told me I would typically get between 25-30 hours per week. I had only one week when I worked 28.5 hours (because a co-worker was on vacation), and my average weekly hours are 16.9, obviously much less than the hours promised, despite the fact that the department is short-staffed. 4. Profit sharing is a major plus; HOWEVER, an employee must work a minimum of 1,000 hours per year to be eligible. As previously stated, my limited hours scheduled will make me ineligible by about 11.5 hours per week, I'm curious if scheduling is done to minimize the amount of profit sharing that Menards pays out. I have a lot of experience in labor cost management and controls, so I understand the balance between labor hours needed vs employee needs.
