They trap you with money and a car and ruin your first job out of college - District Manager Trainee ALDI Employee Review

1.0
21 Jul 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great pay, Fully expensed Audi A3 for a company car, and generous vacation and benefits.

Cons

There is absolutely no work-life balance and you are expected to "come early and stay late" every day. The expectations are unrealistic and even though the company preaches positive feedback, the only feedback you get is sarcastic comments and ultimately you're left to fend for yourself. The training schedule is inefficient and the job is easily 55-65 hours a week at a minimum.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fast paced. Work with good people

Cons

micromanagement. Unrealistic expectations sometimes. Overal ok

5.0
5 Oct 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

+ industry leading wages Associates - $12/hr, Shift Mgr - $16/hr, SMT - $23/hr, Store Manager - $75,000+/yr + great work environment + excellent training + health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k + 40-50 hr/wk with paid overtime Very fast paced so work hours fly by. I loved working at Aldi. The pay was great! Benefits great! Was training to be a store manager so a lot was expected of me but I was totally up for it. My store manager loved my work, associates loved my fairness, customers loved me.

Cons

+ work/life balance + walked 28,000 steps/day!!! Never thought I would be fired for clocking in only minutes late!!

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