great for retirees - Merchandising Specialist Carlton Cards Employee Review

3.0
4 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

flexible work, close to home

Cons

mileage is based on time not km time to perform tasks not achievable all the time down time in February for fiscal year less work or some cases no work Christmas time is crazy I personally don't want to be out on Dec 24 I too have a family

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5.0
12 Nov 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed the products and merchandising. It was a great place to work and I'd still be there had the store not closed.

Cons

The pay was okay. During the holidays you do get roughed up, but what do you expect, its gifts and gift wrap!

4.0
31 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Good work environment - Not too taxing - Adhere to company regulations (so I never had to go without my lunch break or work excessive overtime) - What they advertise is what you get

Cons

They hire so few employees that it was almost impossible to get someone to cover for me if I was sick, and if anyone else needed the night off they were always calling me. I understand why it wasn't economical to hire a ton of people, but still...

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