Pros
I've been with CST Brands (formerly Valero) since 2001. Although they have merged with other companies in the past It's a great place to start a career if your looking for a Retail Management Position. I feel like my position is secure in this company even as it changes and with the recession we are going through. No degree is required up to the Area Manager Position. Above that they require some college or a degree. They have medical, dental, vision, life ins., 401 savings, sick time, funeral time, paid vacations, 5 paid holidays and bonuses every 4 months. The hours you work are mostly daytime and your usually off on weekends. There are many great people that work at this company and some have been there for many years. They have a great support system.
Cons
You are on call 24/7. If someone doesn't show up on the overnight shift and your Assistant Manager/CSR isn't available then you have to work it. The workload is unrealistic with the amount of hours you allocated. They expect many things to be done in a day with not enough people or time to get it done. The company needs updated register and computer systems in their stores. It takes forever just to transfer a file from one computer to another. I think tenured CSR's should get paid more than they do.