I wish I was less distracted, and I also could've been more careful shelving the items
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Cart to Curb Shopper
November 2021 - May 2023 • Malvern, PA
What I liked
Co-workers
Ability to change what department to want to work at
Working Independently
Good hourly pay
Flexibility
What I wish was different
Treatment of workers by management
Conflict between departments
Better employee benefits/discounts
Advice
Wegmans pays well and is an overall good place to work as a student. However, a large part of your experience depends on management. When I originally started working at Wegmans the store and front-end manager were amazing and always walked around and made sure to say Hi to every employee and listened to our concerns. When we got a new store manager, she always stayed in her office and only talked to other upper-level employees while ignoring everyone else. We also went through many new front-end managers after our original one was transferred who were very harsh and tended to choose favorites. My advice would be to not work in the front-end department as the managers will overwork you and cross many boundaries. It is okay to say no to extra work or go home when you feel unwell. If you have a bad manager you can always change departments, I recommend produce or cart collection.
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Produce Customer Service
December 2018 • Fayetteville, NY
What I liked
I love the culture at Wegmans, everyone feels like a family and it is a fun place to work.
What I wish was different
I wish there were advancement opportunities for part time employees in more departments than the front end.
Advice
Get to know your managers, pick up extra shifts and always keep yourself busy. That way, when you need something (time off, a raise, a recommendation, etc.) they will be more likely to help you out.
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Dairy stocker
April 2021 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Flexible schedule, new opportunities after 6 months in a department.
What I wish was different
Advice
The co-workers you have will not always be your favorite, and you might not be theirs, but respect is still necessary.
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Store Operations Management Intern
May - August 2022 • Johnson City, NY
What I liked
The pay, full time hours, travel, scholarship
What I wish was different
More leadership opportunities. I wish I was placed in a store that had time for me.
Advice
Make the most of every connection and do not be afraid to reach out to the very top of the company to network.
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Cashier
May 2022 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
This company genuinely cares for its employees. While the job can feel redundant, the workplace itself never was. It was nice to come into work knowing that there were people there who cared about me, and that if anything went wrong on the job, there was a support system of coworkers there for me.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more variety with the job, however, management is very lenient, and if I had asked, I could have been given the opportunity to cross train on a different department.
Advice
It is a great place to work over the summer, and once you are hired, you are able to return to work during breaks from school. They also offer a scholarship if you work a certain amount of hours.
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Store Operations Management Intern
May 2021 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I enjoyed working a different variety of shifts so I could learn how the store operated at different times of the day, as well as opening and closing procedures.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been given more exposure in the perishable departments, as I believe this would have enhanced my knowledge of product inventory and ordering, an important part of operations.
Advice
Embrace every opportunity you are given and learn to become comfortable embracing new experiences.
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Customer service
July 2017 • Woodbridge, VA
What I liked
Management is great and it is a pretty good work environment. Pay is amazing for part-time.
What I wish was different
We have been understaffed, so I got too many hours (which could be viewed as good or bad).
Advice
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Cashier
May 2020 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
Welcoming environment. Flexible schedule. Great benefits.
What I wish was different
Advice
Learn as much as you can because their is are many growth opportunities.
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Customer Service Desk Employee
December 2016 • Wilkes-Barre, PA
What I liked
I enjoy my coworkers and the store itself. Wegmans is a great
What I wish was different
I wish the Front End management would be more organized and have their area under control.
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In Store Shopper
June 2017 • Williamsville, NY
What I liked
Creating my own schedule.
What I wish was different
More variability in my job position.
Advice
Communication and politeness is very important with customers.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
April 2016 • Abingdon, MD
What I liked
Very helpful people that work there to help you succeed in your professional life and personal.
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything has been very well.
Advice
That I am getting very knowledgeable in the pharmacy field by working there
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Floral Customer Service/Floral Designer
June 2017 • Sterling, VA
What I liked
The community and diversity found in my department and the store as a whole.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to spend more time in developing my position during this time period, but due to COVID-19, the processes became very different and I had to step into leadership roles that I was only somewhat prepared for.
Advice
Be kind and patient!!!
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Cashier
December 2015 • Alexandria, VA
What I liked
Interacting with the customers, getting to know my wonderful coworkers, and trying out different branches o f the store.
What I wish was different
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Cashier
July 2020 • Burlington, MA
What I liked
my supervisors and coworkers are very nice, so are the customers, so I almost always have a positive work environment. Also, the pay is good
What I wish was different
we can set our availability for each week, but not the maximum number of hours we want to work. I wish that we could do that.
Advice
it is very repetitive and can be boring, especially if you're tired and hungry, but it is also an easy job with no stress.
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Distribution worker
June 2020 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I had as many hours as I wanted to work (typically more)
What I wish was different
I was forced overtime a lot
Advice
It is great money if you are willing to work hard
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Pharmacy Technician
August 2019 • Geneseo, NY
What I liked
I love learning about the different medication and being able to go the extra mile to make a difference in someone's day.
What I wish was different
It gets unbelievably busy during flu season (late august-november) but at least it makes time go by faster!
Advice
So much happens in a day, don't get caught up in the little disturbances that may occur. You will be working with a supportive team and one bad experience is quickly replaced with many positive ones!
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Customer Service
November 2013 • Erie, PA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Handling anything with the general public requires a good ability to brush things off.
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Cashier
March 2020 • King of Prussia, PA
What I liked
I enjoyed problem-solving and Helping customers as well as management with tasks and requests.
What I wish was different
Negative customer interactions.
Advice
Anything is better than working in retail sales or customer service.
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Coordinator
March 2018 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
I enjoyed the day to day interactions and the team based work environment.
What I wish was different
I wish I didn’t have to deal with anti-maskers and other disruptive individuals.
