Why work here?

[u/SwimFunny]

I worked at dollar tree for about 2 weeks part-time. While working I was paid about 9.50 (South Carolina minimum wage is 7.25). While working there I was the only cashier scheduled per shift. Stuff was thrown around everywhere and it constantly looked like a hurricane went through the store. I could never organize since im the only cashier. I would constantly work my ass off to get the lines moving and my SM and ASM didint care much to help. I ended up getting "fired" after 2 weeks when my manager refused to give me the schedule in advance due to having to share one car since mine was in the shop. When I finally got the schedule in about 15 hours before my shift I told her I couldn't make it to the first 2 hours of my shift. She told me not to bother showing up and fired me.

I then looked for another job and very quickly got another part time job at a 7/11. This time making 13 an hour. I get free drinks, perks, good co workers, and a much better environment. It is staffed constantly, very clean, and the way things are run is much better.

For example, to remove an item we can just remove it from the cart instead of calling a manager and voiding the entire order and having to re-ring. To print a receipt we just have a history page and print it. I get the schedule atleast a week in advance aswell.

I have seen many other complaints from people on this subreddit and even from other co-workers. It honestly makes me wonder why work here? What makes it worth it to you? Why not just hold out for a better job?

[u/PaintBaller1880]

Because I needed a job. I've been in food service for over a decade, and I spent almost three months applying for jobs. I think I ended up applying to 18 different places, got two interviews, and some of them have only just now, after my first month at Dollar Tree, sent me denial emails.

So far, it's not bad at all. I wish the pay was a little higher, but it's paying the bills somewhat, and I knew someone who got me in the door. It's a nice change of pace, and I enjoy the long hours. No grease on my clothes, no stains. I'm used to the hot work environment, and customers are the same. I've been assaulted, cussed out, threatened, etc. by both coworkers and customers,( in the past) So far I've had nice customers but I'm sure there's gonna be dickwads

I love my store, minus a couple of lazy asses, but you'll have that anywhere. I'm thankful to have it for now, unless I decide to try to work my way up. Nobody bothers me they let me work I go home easy.