Worst Company Ever. If I could give ZERO stars, I would - Store Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
26 Aug 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Your staff will make or break you. Learned a lot of what NOT to do. Your stores success depends on the state of your stockroom.

Cons

By far, one of the WORST things about this company, is what they DO NOT tell you until you are hired in. Firstly, a typical work week is 40hrs, no? Maybe even 45…. But Dollar Tree functions on a 48 hr work week; yet expects management to be on schedule for 51hours total. If you do the math, on just those extra 8 hours; (from typical 40 to standard 48) it comes out to TWO extra months of free work. That’s 60 days. Beyond that, in Q4, you are expected to work 6days a week; (for a 6-8wks) and it’s not 51hrs/6days, they expect an additional work day, altogether! Now as management; this is all kind of stuff to be expected *could* potentially happen, however, Dollar Trees lack of transparency is insane. If you take a store manager position with the company; please keep the aforementioned mentioned hour requirements in mind when NEGOTIATING (that’s right, you should be negotiating!) your salary.

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5.0
12 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good team and energy. Responsible people.

Cons

Low pay compared to others. Few hours.

3.0
1 July 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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