Working at Menards in Eau Claire, WI: 9 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Eau Claire, WI Area

"I have worked for Menards for almost 2 years. I have extensive experience in Law Enforcement and Health & Safety."

"I have worked for Menards for over 25 years. They treat you very well and like a family member at the store. Easy to transfer if you are moving or going to school with over 320 stores now open in 14 states."

"I held the intern position for over a year, and have to say that I would have loved to have been able to stay. I know that there are a lot of people spreading rumors that it is a terrible place to work, but honestly for programmers: work in the IS DC department. The team is nice, the manager is great with scheduling for interns, and the pay is nice. It is a little quiet, but you can listen to music. They are also accepting of minor use of your phone on the job. You get started on your projects within a month (depending on your hours) and actually get to put code into production."

"I think individuals work here in Eau Claire at the CO because they are local and do not know what else is out there. This company underpays it's Team Members, overworks them, as it bases their salary on 45 hours a week (everyone is hourly here), no sick time, limited vacation and a bonus you only get after working there a year straight...which they include in your salary. The environment is oppressive and depressing. If you are in IT you can do much better, trust me!"

"Looks are deceiving. Menards doesn't care about you."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"It's a job. Period. OK. I love helping our customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Only work here while seeking BETTER employment. 10 years at best."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I have worked for Menards for almost 25 years. The only reason I am still there is that I am almost 50 and I don't know what I want to do now and I am limited as far as moving. The first 10 years were pretty good with constant pay increases, more vacation time, and opportunity to move up. After 10 years you are pretty much maxed out in pay and benefits unless you are promoted to a higher position. You can make great money, but you have to pay for it with large amounts of overtime (50-60 hours a week) and demanding goals. Most jobs are not for people with families, as you will work many weekends, holidays, and long hours. Menards is only closed Christmas and Thanksgiving, but I'm sure we will soon be open Thanksgiving. Any day not open is a loss for the richest man in Wisconsin, but he won't be working holidays. I have not received a pay increase in 10 years and that includes any cost of living increase. I am maxed out for the pay scale as I am making an incredible wage of just under $12.00 for 25 years of loyalty and experience. I have worked with and for some great people, but many of them have been let go or quit for better jobs. Loyalty means nothing to Menards except they want 100% loyalty from YOU! Experience means nothing to them. 25 days or 25 years, you are expendable. Menards does not pay for anything. You must pay for all of your equipment including badges. OK. They give you 1 shirt. Don't say hI to another co-worker or you will be accused of standing around. Corporate office video views you from the cameras in the ceiling. YES. IT'S TRUE! They will actually call the department manager and/or store manager if they see something they don't like. Corporate sends department managers so many tasks via the department computer that they hardly have time to run their department and it makes them irritable, which make you irritable. The payroll that the departments receive is so low that it is very stressful on employees and management. You never seem to have enough people to get anything done, and there is a lot of stock to be put away and downstocked. I want to say this to Menards customers. If it seems that there is nobody around to help you, it's because the payroll is so low that the workers are desperately trying to get the stock put out so they can go home. There is NO SICK PAY! John Menard does not believe in paying people to be sick, EVEN IF YOU'RE IN THE HOSPITAL!!! If you do not have vacation days to use up, you could go broke. You probably will anyway with the $70.00 a WEEK health insurance that covers 80% AFTER your $1500. 00 deductible! Dental is only for teeth cleaning and 1 set of x-rays a year. Get a cavity or worse and it will cost you thousands. You get some money off eye exams, but no glasses. Remember this if you really want to work there. It only takes 1 manager who doesn't like you to kill your career. Don't try for a promotion that his buddy is going for, or you could be in a bad way quick."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"At least make an attempt to appear that you care."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"It was a great experience, and it was nice working in the team environment at Menards."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just the normal things - dress up nice and be honest."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"We didn't always have the tools we needed to complete a task."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I have no suggestions. I enjoyed my time with the company."

"Hard work and very demanding people."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"The only thing good about working at Menards was the pay."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to work hard and not like the job that you will be assigned to."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I disliked the people who worked here, the managers, and the job itself."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't pressure your employees so much that they want to quit."

"Menards is a great company, but you give up your life."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"I liked the opportunity for advancement at Menards."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"There are great opportunities for advancement if you are willing to work for it. When you work for it and get it, it does not get any easier."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"Work is life. There is very little social and family time, and a poor hourly wage. Money is made by profit sharing and bonus."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest less hours, and give employees more time for family."

"Menards is a good employer for beginning a career."

What do you like about working at Menards?

"I like commitment to customer satisfaction."

What don't you like about working at Menards?

"I don't like the awkward shift patterns at Menards."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Rotate shift work to please the workforce."