Don't work here even if it means selling your blood plasma to survive - Store Manager Dollar General Employee Review

1.0
Aug 11, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

There isn't a single pro to working with this company. Don't let any of the fake good reviews fool you

Cons

Everyone above your position lies..get used to that fact. And I do mean everyone. Lie about pay Lie about work life balance Lie about training Lie about the store you're being put into Lie about expectations Lie about work reality with this company So to elaborate a little 1) pay will be changed from what you're offered in interview to what you are given. Watch the offer letter with new hire paperwork, they think you won't read it 2) 4am text messages are the norm... every day. There is no day off if you're salary even though there is supposed to be 3) supposed to receive 2 weeks training. That will not happen because they have so much turnover and so many open positions that they just throw you in and expect miracles 4) stores are supposed to be fully staffed and standards ready when you go in. That doesnt happen. My store had 6 ghosts in system that didnt work there to show staffed and was a blown up mess. Was given no help to fix it 5) expected to work by yourself many days and still accomplish all tasks. Can't happen if your the cashier all day. 6) they say they value employees and managers. But then you realize it's the biggest con in retail.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work at

Cons

Management wasn’t good all the time

1.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

You have an opportunity to create good good relationships with your customers.

Cons

There is no work life balance. If you’re a store manager you’re expected to be there 24/7 if necessary. You’re also salary, so you’re paid for a flat 40 hours but required to schedule yourself for a minimum of 48 hours. No holiday pay, no overtime. You have access to two types of bonuses but they’re IF you qualify for them. You get little to no support from upper management and constantly told you’re not doing enough. They don’t care if you’re having staffing issues and still expect you to get the truck completely worked in 2 days and the store to be 100% recovered daily, even if you’re alone. Then they’ll either look for ways to write you up to terminate you or push you until you quit.

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