Ok, but not for everyone - Sales Associate Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

2.0
24 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked the morning shift to stock the store before it opened. I liked being able to leave work around 10 or 11 AM every day.

Cons

Because I worked the morning shift, I only was able to work 4-5 hours a day. II would have liked more. Also, my manager kept cutting my hours. There were some weeks I would work 25 hours, the next week I would have 20, and the next I would have 16. Consistency on work hours would have been helpful especially since you are only getting paid minimum wage. The managers there also bring you in for 30, 60, and 90 day reviews. Even if you are the best worker in the store, they will tell you that you are only scoring average. It would have been nice to have felt appreciated for my hard work.

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5.0
17 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good hours and nice coworkers

Cons

an assortment of managers who dont communicate well

3.0
26 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The culture is amazing and the hourly associates make it worth your while.

Cons

Compensation for area managers is not good. You can hit hit all your goals and improve your department and still get a meets expectation on your annual review.

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