Dollar General reviews

2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(15,882 total reviews)
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Todd Vasos

33% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Dollar General has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 15,882 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Dollar General employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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16K reviews
5.0
Jan 31, 2016

District Manager

Recommend
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Pros

This company gives you just about every tool possible to succeed. I have never seen a more patient and focused company in my life. They really give you an opportunity to grow and teach people how to grow. People I have been with this company for going on 7 years and 75% of the people that quit or get terminated would love to come back. You can jump on the Wal-Mart express and believe that they are 'creating jobs' but this company truly is doing thar. They are not shutting down stores, down sizing, and leaving 25-50% of their employees out of luck. Dollar General is changing the face of America and hopefully soon the globe because they improvise for human error already. I feel truly blessed, proud, and determined to work at this company. I came here a young African American man who dropped the competition for personal reasons and knew that I was sacrificing a pay cut. I realized quickly that that money I gave up was nothing compared to the experience and opportunity this company has to offer. I tell anyone that has a sense of pride, stuck behind fear, hope and possibility at this company, it is definitely possible. I worked from the bottom to my current position and to be honest I don't regret a single bit of it. Come experience a real company if you really really want your hard work to pay off.

Cons

None that cannot be outweighed by at least 5 pros

5.0
Nov 2, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-Unlimited growth potential on the corporate and retail side -Positive financial growth & rate of expansion -Great mission and vision ("Serving Others")

Cons

Fast paced work environment and expectations

3.0
Aug 16, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Serious ability to move up as long as you are willing to sacrifice family and personal life. Solid benefits, 401k, stock options, employee discounts!

Cons

No work life balance, RD is very negative, little to no positive words but to say every week, " I would put you guys up against any other region", awhile tearing us down for the previous 60 mins! No recognition for top performers! 6 Day work weeks 52 weeks a years unless you have PTO or miraculously are TOLD you can have Saturday off! Just went to recent meeting and discussion was that, we "need you to be in stores more, nights, weekends, early am"! No mention of liking your job, or balance! The boost of morale would make company more attractive and stop turn on SM and DM level which is one of industry highest!! How can you be a mid-30's parent with active kids and be told you HAVE to work every Saturday!!! How about family time!! The EVP's need to get with the DVP's and get on same page one division is working 5 days the other division 6 days! How does this make other DM's feel! I'll answer! Makes them feel unequal, overworked and under appreciated!! This was worst Summer of my entire working career worked 29 days in June, 28 days in July and it appears 29 days in August....please help the field!!

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