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Ocean State Job Lot

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Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(933 total reviews)
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Marc Perlman

35% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 933 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ocean State Job Lot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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933 reviews
5.0
Aug 31, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have worked for both public and private retail companies for over 30 years. I have never worked for a company where the CEO truly cares about the people who work for him. For the longest period of time we had free health care. There were 2 times when Marc gave the associates raises to cover the cost of the increase of health care. As a matter of fact we all have the same health care insurance as the owners (including Marc). We all have premium health care coverage for our families. If that doesn't show how much he cares about the associates, that we all have the same coverage, just like his family. We have free lunch on Fridays for all DC/Office associates which has to cost thousands of dollars. We have available so many perks including discounts on new/used automobiles which the company owns 2 dealerships. The list is endless. I am also very proud and heart warming to know that I am with a company that donates to so many charities. Marc knows the meaning of giving back to the communities and promotes to the associates to volunteer their time as well. In the day of uncertainty in the retail world where you have companies closing stores everywhere, were growing. It's a great feeling knowing that we don't have to worry about our company closing stores and going out of business. I enjoy my job and have fun doing it. It feels a lot nicer knowing, I am doing it for some really special people.

Cons

I have no complaints or issues.

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
9y
Thank you so much for your Leadership.
1.0
Aug 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Co workers are generally nice both in the office and warehouse and benefits are decent, really trying to get things done now that they want to be employer of choice

Cons

No advancement, poor communication between departments and people, maximum effort for minimal pay, you get ahead by being related to someone or marriage and the usual being a corporate lacky the way they get around hiring people is owning the temp agency so they don't have to pay benefits or explain why they fired you. Well on their way to being the next Walmart

3.0
Aug 28, 2016

Enjoy Working There But Conflicted

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Employee Discount (Especially the 30% Days) Rapid Career Advancement, Salary Bumps Sunday Overtime Hours

Cons

32 Point System Anonymous Cash Variance Reporting Mysterious Management Team Relocations Lack of Employee Appreciation Events outside of Rhode Island No Meal Breaks for 6 Hour Shifts

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
9y
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. If at all possible, I would like to understand some of your concerns. Please call me at 401-295- 2672. Please ask for the CHRO.
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