Wal-Mart: The Low Price, Low Wage Leader - Assistant Manager Walmart Employee Review

2.0
11 June 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They offer employees a 10% discount on merchandise and allow employee health plan subscribers to purchase subscriptions for $5. There is also a modest profit sharing plan and a bonus based on 'shrink' numbers (that is how the real inventory of the store compares with what should be there).

Cons

The pay is low across all functional areas, although the sales floor and checkouts are the worst. Store managers receive a bonus based on store performance (profitability), but hourly 'associates' do not. Most assistant managers are ambivalent because of their own low pay and long hours, thus are not very good at motivating others.

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5.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

I worked at a small store which gave me the opportunity to have a good rapport with my co-workers and the customers. There is lots of opportunity to advance at Walmart.

Cons

Things are constantly changing, so you have to adapt. The new generation, it is hard to find "hard workers"

5.0
2 June 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Advancement opportunities, great at developing skills, great place to learn a skill and grow your resume, or grow with the company.

Cons

Understaffing issues negatively affects all parts of their business. However, Walmart has increased their minimum hourly rate with hopes to attract more committed employees, and retain better employees.

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Walmart Response
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Thank you so very much for this review and advice. We value this and will be sharing with our leadership teams.
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