Working at Dollar General in Tampa, FL: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Tampa, FL Area

What do you like about working at Dollar General?

"I like the training and development of staff. I like turning a store around by reducing turnover and shrink."

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

"Ask lots of questions about work environment and what expectations are."

What don't you like about working at Dollar General?

"I don't like very long hours. Tasks and responsibilities were excessive, given the labor hours."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Put a lot more emphasis on training and development. Reward star players."

"Be prepared to work hard physically as a store manager."

What do you like about working at Dollar General?

"It provided employment in a down economy. Benefits were OK, and training and development of staff. It was personally gratifying to raise sales, turn a store around, and lower shrink."

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

"Ask lots of questions upfront. Check the store physical environment before signing on."

What don't you like about working at Dollar General?

"Very long hours for store managers were the norm, and there was absolutely no work-life balance. It was difficult to get qualified help. There were lots of promises made for career advancement, but no support or mentoring from district or higher level. Store maintenance was horrible. It was not uncommon to have to deal with no AC all summer. IT and equipment problems were the norm. Sometimes it added 10-15 hours on your already long week."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Institute a five-day work week for store managers. Give the assistant manager more responsibility and chances to earn bonuses. Recognize and reward store employees."