Fun Place To Work But Hard To Keep Your Job - Associate/Cashier Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

3.0
31 Jul 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

OSJL is a really fun place to work because as a deep discount store the shoppers are generally in a good mood. The store attracts workers who are intelligent and friendly and just happen to be caught up in the recession when jobs are scarce. OSJL offers a higher starting salary than most places and a 20% discount.

Cons

The company works on a "points system," meaning that you receive points for any infraction. Some are silly, but if you get too many points you are fired. They don't tell you about the point system til after you've started working there.

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5.0
17 Apr 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

good hours and nice coworkers

Cons

an assortment of managers who dont communicate well

1.0
7 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

it is a decent overall gap job, you will be doing every role in the store and if it is dead you will be expected to multitask up front.

Cons

some of the management could be harsh on employees

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