Stressful work conditions and impossible expectations. - Store Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
21 Sept 2014
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Pros

Pay is great for store managers. $41K plus bonus (if you make bonus)

Cons

Extremely physically demanding. You are overrun with freight and will spend most of your day doing heavy lifting and stocking hundreds of cases of freight. You are expected to keep your store clean and set to planogram, which is nearly impossible. You will have to run your store with ridiculously low labor hours. You will have high turnover and frequent call-ins because your employees barely make over minimum wage and can't get more than 20 hours a week- results in unreliable employee base. You will be working all hours of day, night, weekends - minimum of 50 hours a week. Six day work week required during holiday season. You can't control the AC in your store, so it will always be hot. Unrealistic expectations.

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5.0
17 Oct 2025
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Pros

Leadership Benefits Culture Community Engagement

Cons

We are sometimes challenged with outdated technology. However, we are updating systems currently. We have also had a turnover in the C-suite leadership.

3.0
16 Jun 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at Dollar Tree because it allowed me to lead a team, help develop associates, and make a difference in my store. I liked the fast-paced environment and the variety of challenges that came with running daily operations. The experience helped me grow as a manager, strengthen my problem-solving skills, and build great relationships with both my team and customers.

Cons

The biggest challenges were limited staffing, heavy workloads, and a lack of support from the district level when issues arose. PTO requests were often denied due to business needs, which made it difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. While these challenges could be frustrating at times.

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