Working with customers and broadening my sense of what it means to work in retail.
What I wish was different
I wish my managers had been more friendly.
Advice
Despite how aggressive both customers and coworkers can be, keeping doing what you know needs to be done.
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Sales Associate
November 2017 • Mount Bethel, PA
What I liked
I like the people I work with.
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was higher.
Advice
It isnt nearly as easy as you think it would be.
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Retail worker
June - August 2019 • Merrimack, NH
What I liked
I liked the comradeeie of the people who worked there
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten more hours and a higher pay. I was part time so they didn’t schedule me for a lot of time.
Advice
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Cashier/Stocker
June 2019 • Cato, NY
What I liked
I love working hard to accomplish a specific goal. We would have 30 rolltainers which take about an hour each to put on the shelves and my goal would be to get as many done as possible in the two days each week that I stocked the shelves. I usually got down to half by the end of the first day.
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work with more people while stocking and I wish I had more time to do before the store opened and customers were in the store.
Advice
I would say that no matter how tired you are, work as hard as you can. It is so much more rewarding getting off of your shift knowing that you did everything you could to help accomplish the goals that were set.
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Sales associate
July - August 2020 • Severance, CO
What I liked
I loved working with my co-workers and the costumers. Everyone was super nice and friendly. It was fun having conversations with the costumers as I checked them out.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
May - August 2019 • Bertram, TX
What I liked
The manager was very helpful and kind.
What I wish was different
Nothing I loved working there all summer.
Advice
This is a great job for college students. It was very easy and had good hours.
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Assistant Store Manager
June 2018 • Shreveport, LA
What I liked
Getting the feel of working with people and learning management skills.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier Manager
November 2017 • Robeline, LA
What I liked
The experience I have with all my customers and coworkers.
What I wish was different
The management and team skills.
Advice
Be prepared for anything to happen.
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Sales Associate
June 2018 • Holly Hill, SC
What I liked
The customers
What I wish was different
All of the incomplete tasks. Tasks that was impossible to complete.
Advice
If you are looking for a part time job here, go somewhere else. It’s very very stressful.
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sales associate
July - September 2019 • Savona, NY
What I liked
I liked being able to work in customer service and gaining a sense of responsibility.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more hours (being a student is super expensive) but other than that, it was great!
Advice
I think it’s very important to know what you can and cannot do and to not be afraid to ask for help! There are people willing to help you be the best you can be.
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Sales Associate
June 2019 • Rising Sun, MD
What I liked
I like interacting with customers and making the aisles look presentable for the next day.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more opportunities to stock and learn better where items are throughout the store.
Advice
Be prepared to sometimes interact with people that aren't pleasant.
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Cashier
July - August 2019 • Wood Heights, MO
What I liked
Everyone I worked with were really nice.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Being kind to customers is a must and to know where most things are in the store.
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Check Out Cashier
June - August 2019 • Pinnacle, NC
What I liked
I loved working with a dedicated team that took pride in our store.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked full time.
Advice
Sometimes dealing with customers and working long hours can be challenging, but it made me a stronger individual.
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Key holder
May 2018 • Ware Shoals, SC
What I liked
The customers and meeting people
What I wish was different
Just working and going to school at the same time
Advice
Manage your time better
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Cashier
June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
What I liked was my coworkers and meeting new people
What I wish was different
The management structure
Advice
It was a fun job
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Sales associate
June 2019 • Chapin, SC
What I liked
I liked having independence and was mostly able to work on my own
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales associate
May 2019 • Hopkinsville, KY
What I liked
I liked working with a great group of Individuals that became friends.
What I wish was different
I wish I would’ve found a higher paying job.
Advice
Make sure you have great customer service skills
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Cashier
June - July 2018 • Smith Center, KS
What I liked
I liked everyone that I worked with. It was like a big family and we always had fun.
What I wish was different
I wish my hours would have been different.
Advice
You have to always be aware of your surroundings and learn ways to approach people because you can't approach everyone the same way.
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Dollar General Sales Associate
May 2018 • Suitland, MD
What I liked
I like the benefits that the company offers. They offer many insurances, discounts and even offer scholarships for its employees. The job duties were easy to learn and became more comfortable during the time there.
What I wish was different
I wish nothing had been different. I did try to have an internship for the summer but it did not happen and that is why i started to work here.
Advice
If you could not get an internship, get a summer job to save and help pay for your schoo tuition. But keep trying to get an internship whether it’s paid or volunteer
