Trader Joe's reviews

Reviews and pay raises used to be quarterly and now are only every six months. Pay raises used to be variable and performance-based. Pay raises are now capped and you either get a raise or you don't based on whether you've met expectations. The job can be physically exhausting and many of us have bodies that are breaking down (backs, knees, wrists). The schedule is newly computer-automated, but they are trying to work with the crew and their availability to get people the hours they need. As the company grows there are many changes with which the old-timers are having trouble. Although we had the best benefits package in the grocery business (and maybe in all of retail), they are cutting benefits to make the company more competitive/profitable. And the Affordable Care Act is effecting benefits for those who work less than 30 hours.

All the cons listed in reviews are true. No more health insurance for those under 30 hours/week.. Dan Bane is pleased to be able to provide and support the "Affordable Care Act". Workers making less, owners/management making more...sound familiar? TJ's made over 8 Billion last year. Our store has hired at least seven new people in two months...cutting into all our hours so more crew are struggling to get 30 hours per week. Strategic finacial savings to TJ's. I've heard it from Portland to Boston (yes, crew have friends everywhere).