I enjoy the monetary compensation and the chance to get out of my house during these trying times.
What I wish was different
I wish we didn't have to request off/know our schedule out over a month in advance.
Advice
It's a decent job to have if you have the correct supervisor.
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Night Stocker
May - July 2018 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
My coworkers were very productive, which encouraged me to do the same. My crew manager was very friendly and did everything he could to boost morale and make sure everything was moving smoothly. Since the store was empty, I was also allowed to bring my speaker and play music to keep me happy while I worked.
What I wish was different
I was a seasonal worker and was planning to work until a week before going back to college, but the end date for seasonal workers was one month before I planned. Two different managers that contributed to my hiring failed to inform me of this, so I didn't get to work for several weeks before coming back to school.
Advice
Since I did the night shift, I would say to try to adjust your sleep schedule at least one week in advance from your start date.
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Cashier
March 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
The employees
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Working here is not bad if you are a people person
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Cashier
May 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
The people; coworkers are supportive and caring; pays my bills and then some.
What I wish was different
Cashiering doesn't present a challenge to me at all. It is a very "dry" job. I like to be presented with something that makes me have to think about a solution and troubleshoot to get to it.
Advice
Make sure you're ok with standing around for hours on end without the ability to walk more that 15 feet from your register.
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Customer Service Representative
April 2017 • Clearwater, FL
What I liked
They work around my school schedule and offer tuition reimbursement.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Find a place that offers turion reimbursement.
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Appliance salesperson
May 2019 - July 2020 • Essex Junction, VT
What I liked
I had a lot of different roles. In addition to selling appliances I was able to work with our receiving department in unloading trucks, stocking shelves, and setting up deliveries.
What I wish was different
My supervisor and my assistant manager (my supervisor's boss) were not on the same page, so my supervisor would get upset with me for doing things that his boss had asked me to do. This put me in a tough spot on more than one occasion.
Advice
Everyone wants a refrigerator in a pandemic. Unfortunately sometimes you just aren't able to help everyone.
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Lumber and Building Materials
May - July 2020 • Grove City, OH
What I liked
The friendly environment my coworkers created.
What I wish was different
I wish my scheduling manager actually listened to me the first time and didn't schedule me 40 hours a week when I told him I could only work 25-30.
Advice
Get done what you can, but don't drive yourself insane with stress.
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Cashier
May - August 2020 • League City, TX
What I liked
I like working
What I wish was different
cart management
Advice
be enthusiastic and act as a sales person
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Outdoor Lawn and Garden Sales Associate
May - August 2020 • St. Charles, IL
What I liked
Really great team to work with at the store.
What I wish was different
More organized scheduling.
Advice
If you want to work in this role, be ready for manual labor! Also be prepared to talk to many customers everyday!
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Lowe's Associate
June - August 2020 • Little Elm, TX
What I liked
I liked being able to learn new things. I personally had no experience with paint. After my experience working at Lowe's, I would say I now know a lot about paint and colors.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Loader
April - July 2020 • Charleston, SC
What I liked
I was able to earn a good amount of money by doing very easy tasks.
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn't as hot.
Advice
Don't do it. Find something that stimulates you in some way.
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Internet Team Member
April - August 2020 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
It was really fun, the people were awesome, fairly easy, close to home, employer had a lot of faith in me, hands on things, learned about various items we sold and what they are used for, flexible schedule, easy communication.
What I wish was different
Little more structure and organization within the company as a whole.
Advice
It is really a swim or drown environment so be good at social learning, be a quick learner, and be ready to hit the ground running. Also, do not hesitate to ask questions, everyone is so nice.
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Paint Mixer
May - August 2020 • Carthage, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed the repetitive process of both making sure items were stocked properly and mixing paint for customers.
What I wish was different
The lack of knowledge outside of just the paint department was kind of the killer for me. I wish that I had learned more about the application of the products or the management required to keep a stable business running.
Advice
I would say that the most important part about being the paint guy at Lowe's would be that learning to have a real conversation with random people is really important. This was also probably something that will be used in many situations both personally and in a business setting.
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Customer Service Associate
February 2020 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
it was a very active store, so I was always communicating with different type of people and it was a very accelerated store
What I wish was different
The scheduling and probably the management
Advice
be prepared and open to learning about all if not most of the products in the store
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sales associate
May - August 2021 • Stillwater, MN
What I liked
The employer and employees were quite helpful and kind.
What I wish was different
not much, the store did not manage money well but that had no issue for my involvement.
Advice
Idk, remember things because you basically need to know where everything is in the store at all times even if you are exclusively working indoor lawn and garden.
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Appliance Salesman
April - August 2021 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The pay was good and the employees who were there were very good at introducing me to the job and being enjoyable people to be around.
What I wish was different
I wish the training could have been broader to reach into some of the weirder customer experiences I had. As they taught us the basics but not really how to string these basics together or how to utilize online help to assist a customer.
Advice
It is a retail job involving expensive appliances so be prepared to experience some unsatisfactory interactions and be ready to help the customer in a polite, fast, and accurate manner.
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Front end associate
May 2021 - August 2022 • Hudson, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed helping customers find what they were looking for as well as learning how to manage and work the customer service desk.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more transparency and communication on scheduling and what was expected of me as a worker.
Advice
At some point you need to put yourself first, if your job is being over critical of what you are doing or your performance evaluation relies on the number of customers that come in, then do not let your job negatively impact your mental health.
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Merchandising Service Team Associate
March - July 2021 • Arlington Heights, IL
What I liked
Liked my colleagues, generally a pleasant work environment.
What I wish was different
Wish days off were more consistent- inside MSTs had weekends off while outdoor MSTs had odd days during the week off.
Advice
Lots of handling customer needs, although it is not stated in the job description. You will be a go-to for plant questions.
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Cashier
May - August 2021 • Silverdale, WA
What I liked
The pay
What I wish was different
I wish I would have gotten more reasonable hours
Advice
Know what you are getting into, it was advertised as part time but I would get between 30 to 40 hours a week.
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Receiving/Stocking
May - August 2021 • Meridian, ID
What I liked
Friendly coworkers, good management for the most part.
What I wish was different
Earlier working hours.
Advice
Working a summer job that isn't necessarily part of your major or career path is not a bad thing to do. Experience is experience!
