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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
4.0
Jun 14, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I love going to work everyday. Each and every one of my colleagues have a wealth of knowledge and I learn from them daily. The management has supported me in my role, and are helping me advance my career. The time is right to begin a career at OSJL: we are steadily opening new stores, the company is revisiting policies and procedures, and investing in better training and technology. The owners are always in the building and provide (and join everyone for) free Friday lunch weekly. One of the best things about working at OSJL is the sense of family that you begin feeling on your first day. I have never met a better group of people. I find myself motivated everyday to support our stores and protect the company as a whole. I truly identify with this company and look forward to being here for the bright future!

Cons

The framework of the departments is not up to date with how much the company has grown. With over 120 stores - it's time to evaluate the systems and structure that are in place and move forward in a strategic way. I feel like this correction is already beginning, but it can be frustrating at times.

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
10y
Great feedback and Thank you for sharing!
1.0
Jun 7, 2016

They suck

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nothing good to say

Cons

Micro management no raises poor work enviroment

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
10y
We are very sorry about your experience. I am the CHRO for OSJL and would love to speak with you. You should know that we take all feedback seriously and would love to better understand your work experience in our Saugus MA store. Please call the office at 401-295-2672
4.0
May 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I've been in store management for almost 20years now. I've seen our company change many times over these years. I can see that it is still evolving into a company that will not be stagnant. They offer the best healthcare by far. You can never go to work and say,,,,,,,this is boring. I have seen our compant give so much back to our communities, which others may not.

Cons

Our smaller stores become very tight as we push in lots of frieght, which makes it very challenging to move around in. But on the bright side, there is always lots of new and recognizable bargains for our customers to take advantage of.

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
10y
Thank you! Go OSJL
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