I wish I had an internship for my major instead of working full time.
Advice
It taught me to have patience with different personalities
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Cashier
May - August 2022 • Bethlehem, PA
What I liked
It gave me what it felt like to work a 9-5 job and that’s my first time ever getting paid to work
What I wish was different
The payment
Advice
it’s a lot of work
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Cashier
June - August 2021 • Virginia Beach, VA
What I liked
I enjoyed my customer interactions. They were very welcoming to me.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more employees because we were under-staffed.
Advice
One thing I've learned is that a "hello" goes a long way.
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Sales Floor Associate
May - August 2020 • El Paso, TX
What I liked
talking to various types of people
What I wish was different
More appreciation and help with regular duties.
Advice
memorize store isles and transaction processes
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Cashier
July 2020 • Cromwell, CT
What I liked
I'm really glad that there is always something to do. I have worked a lot of slower-paced part-time jobs, so this gig is much more enjoyable. The managers and staff are really nice, although it can be stressful on weekends when there are so many shoppers. Overall, it's still nice to work there
What I wish was different
Advice
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Retail Associate
March - October 2020 • Rocky River, OH
What I liked
I liked working with the customers and seeing my regulars. I also enjoyed stocking.
What I wish was different
Management and corporate weren’t great.
Advice
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Cashier
May - August 2020 • Tehachapi, CA
What I liked
It was easy to learn
What I wish was different
The work environment to be cleaner
Advice
Learn fast
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Check Out Cashier
May 2018 • New Castle, PA
What I liked
Management is really easy to get along with. Plus operating the register is pretty simple. Hours are easy if you’re part time, the longest shift I’ve had is five and a half hours.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more people my age that worked there. A majority of them are significantly older than me, and probably don’t work there out of love for the store. I only work there just because it’s an easy enough job
Advice
Be prepared for some pretty strange customers. Dollar Tree attracts all kinds of people, and they will come in all shapes and sizes, as well as anytime of day or night.
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sales associate
February 2020 • Mokena, IL
What I liked
I love the work environment, and my co-workers were lovely people. The store was neat, and my boss was an amazingly hard-working woman.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more staff in the store. There was always a problem hiring people, and it shouldn't be like that considering the store is really nice.
Advice
Never take it for granted! Always work hard, and give 100%. It will all be worth it once sales kick in. Be nice to people, and always ask for help if you don't understand something. If you are struggling with life, don't be afraid to speak up and let people know your alright.
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Cashier
June - August 2020 • Greenville, AL
What I liked
Being busy, making people smile, snacking around the store and helping out my managers and coworkers
What I wish was different
Not so much gossiping in the workplace
Advice
Don’t be afraid if it’s your first job. It’s not as bad as you may think.
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Sales Associate
June - August 2020 • Decatur, GA
What I liked
I liked the other employees. All the managers had a good head on their shoulders and most of the other associates pulled their weight.
What I wish was different
I wish I hadn't picked cashier as my designated role. I really don't like having to deal with that many people at once.
Advice
Make sure you know what you want to do when you walk in for the interview. If you just spitball and take on a role that you hate, you'll have very few opportunities to operate outside of that designation.
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Assistant manager
November 2017 - August 2020 • Kutztown, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Different store manager needed
Advice
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Cashier
June - September 2020 • Orange, CA
What I liked
Everything was great
What I wish was different
More hours spread out throughout the week
Advice
Make friends and be nice to your coworkers and manager
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Cashier
May 2019 • Show Low, AZ
What I liked
I liked the variety within the job. I got to perform multiple jobs within the company as well as my primary position.
What I wish was different
Advice
I would suggest having good people skills since you are constantly interacting with customers.
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Customer Service Representative
May - November 2019 • Lake Mary, FL
What I liked
Easy POS system
What I wish was different
Higher pay
Advice
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Cashier
July - August 2019 • Howell, MI
What I liked
Kind employees, relaxed environment.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn't have do customer service
Advice
If you like to work customer service then this is a good pick.
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Cashier
May - August 2018 • Payette, ID
What I liked
The community and experience
What I wish was different
The pay amount
Advice
Get two jobs
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Cashier
May 2018 • Frisco, TX
What I liked
Friendly environment.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you do the job with a smile it makes it so much easier.
