Kroger (261544)

Fry's Associate

May 2019 • Gilbert, AZ

What I liked

My coworkers and the way they helped me because my job is very hard to learn.

What I wish was different

The hours make it so that I am extremely sore after work. You can expect to never have weekends off.

Advice

You do not want to spend your life doing this.

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Customer Service Representative

January 2019 • Huber Heights, OH

What I liked

Being able to move throughout the departments and gain more experience.

What I wish was different

I was offered less hours than I would have preferred.

Advice

Being up beat and able to manage multiple tasks at once is recommended.

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Stocking

June 2019 • Suwanee, GA

What I liked

Stocking, specifically in General Merchandise, is pretty convenient and easy to pick up. As long as one is working diligently, work load should not be overwhelming. It is lax, or "chill" in general. Employees that I worked with were very friendly. They made an environment where I didn't feel pressured. Ah, and also, 10% employee discount on Kroger products comes in handy.

What I wish was different

The structure and organization of Kroger is fine. There is really nothing to point out. If anything, I would like Kroger to enforce greater "education" on managers, because I have experienced a Human Resources manager that would direct his anger on us (associates and I).

Advice

Be diligent, ask questions, always confirm if given an instruction. I would also suggest getting a Kroger app, because this bad boy tells you where every products are.

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Cashier

October 2017 • Westfield, IN

What I liked

I love that I work with amazing coworkers. I love interacting with the customers that came in to the store. I also had many learning experiences that happened throughout the summer.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more experiences in other departments and more hours per week.

Advice

I would always say live one day at a time. Especially in retail, you cannot carry past experiences into the next days, because it will affect how you interact with customers.

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Pharmacy Clerk

March 2017 - August 2019 • Derby, KS

What I liked

The only thing I liked was the people I worked with and the occasional problem that really made you think.

What I wish was different

I wish my higher up managers were better and the scheduling was always a problem.

Advice

Don't take anything personnel and be able to talk and explain different problems that arise. e

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Kroger Baker

June - August 2019 • Plainfield, IN

What I liked

I enjoyed the atmosphere of working at Kroger, there was always something to smile about. I also enjoyed the customers and interacting with them daily.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have gotten more hours but I enjoyed the experience.

Advice

To work in customer services, you have to be a people person. You have to enjoy talking to people and helping them when needed.

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Personal shopper

May 2019 • Murray, KY

What I liked

I love interacting with others and using my attention to detail and quality to pick good items for the customer.

What I wish was different

I wish I was compensated for my time better but I love my job

Advice

Always go to open interviews and keep making your interest in a job clear! Go for what you want and the job you want. Never get discouraged.

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Buying Intern

June - September 2019 • Portland, OR

What I liked

The internship did an amazing job of introducing me to the whole company

What I wish was different

Advice

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Grocery Stocker

July 2019 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

I liked the ability to grow and move up in position within. The management is very friendly as well as the employees.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more employees in my department so that everything could get accomplished on time and in the correct fashion.

Advice

I would share the advice of asking for a raise and negotiation in your interview. Also, drink a lot of water as this job is very physically demanding.

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Grocery Stocker

October 2014 • Sterling Heights, MI

What I liked

The job has pretty flexible hours and I liked most of the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

Better pay and managers. I don’t make bad money, just wish I made a bit more. Also some of the store managers were terrible:

Advice

Get to know your co-workers and try to make friends with people. The more people at work you get along with, the better your experience will be.

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Retail

July 2015 - August 2019 • Beaumont, TX

What I liked

Working with customers and stocking shelves.

What I wish was different

The environment.

Advice

Work hard to get a good outcome.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2017 • Murray, KY

What I liked

Pay and learning

What I wish was different

More tech hours

Advice

Be ready to work

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Associate

February 2019 • Bowling Green, KY

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

My boss is the one lady no one in the store likes. Wish I would have been there before she got there.

Advice

Talk to your manager about the days you requested off. Simply putting it in the system does not work.

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courtesy clerk

September 2018 - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

It was easy to do

What I wish was different

I worked for different people

Advice

Get a banking job, it’s better

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Cashier

June - July 2019 • Clinton, MS

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to see people I knew in the store and getting cashier experience.

What I wish was different

I wish my supervisor had been both kinder and more understanding. My co-workers were also incredibly rude. I also wish I could have learned more about how money is networked throughout the store and gotten experience in my majors, Accounting and Finance.

Advice

Before and after interviewing for a job, make sure you are a good fit for the people who work there. Stop by the workplace and visit with some of the workers, if possible; if most of the people are unpleasant or you do not feel like you fit in or you do not feel like you will get the experience you desire, be on the lookout for other options. Apply to multiple places!

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