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      Trader Joe's

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      Trader Joe's reviews

      4.1

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (10,566 total reviews)
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      Bryan Palbaum

      73% approve of CEO

      72% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      Trader Joe's has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 10,566 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Trader Joe's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      11K reviews
      4.0
      Mar 25, 2011

      Sink or Swim

      Crew member
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As far as grocery stores go, they have the friendlier customers, your day does not drag, because every employee is expected to help out in every aspect, from register to stocking shelves, and collecting carts. Performance reviews every 6 months, with a raise in pay if consistently above average. Fellow employees usually upbeat and fun spirited.

      Cons

      At times, it can seem that the criteria for success are unclear. The raises can seem out of line with the scores given in a performance review- almost as if they decide the raise amount first, then double back on the score to justify the raise (or lack of). Getting 'dinged' for something at a performance review that you have never been spoken to about is unethical, but it does occur.

      2.0
      Feb 1, 2011

      sad how much it's changed

      Crew member
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      benefits benefits benefits you get to try new products and work with (notice I said 'with' not 'for) wonderful people Sadly, the only good reason to work at TJ's anymore is for the benefits, although I think Starbucks and probably other companies offer equivalent benefits packages these days. I was sad to go but got so sick of NEVER getting any positive feedback after busting my butt 5 days a week, and never any answers to my very direct questions on how to get a '4' in a review, how to better myself on the job, etc. Out-right, bald-faced lies were in my review. This is not how a respectable company should operate, but sadly it seems to be becoming the norm where we know that we are not only not valued, but easily replaced. So see ya if you don't like it here.

      Cons

      repetitive motion hard on your body game playing by managers unfair and untrue criticism in review process extremely poor communication between FT and PT staff BLATANT favoritism The way the stores are operated now, you'd think that Trader Joe's wasn't one of the top money-making grocers in the country. Management is stingy with both praise and pay increases now. It makes me sad.

      4.0
      Jan 25, 2011

      Agood place to work

      Crew member
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Management works with you, and they give regular raises. The work can be physical, as all crew members need to stock and do all the grocery duties.

      Cons

      This job requires dedication as it always seems to be busy, and although the day goes by quickly, it can poop you out.

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