Time to make a change - District Manager Dollar General Employee Review

1.0
Mar 1, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Dollar General exists for all the right reasons. They serve communities that desperately need a grocery/general merchandise option nearby. Price and assortment of items are good and expansion of freezer/cooler offerings was a great decision.

Cons

The leadership has lost sight of their mission (serving others). In their quest to grow store count and satisfy shareholders the decision makers have created a hostile work environment. The stores are understaffed by 6-10 associates and store support (Regional and District level) are stretched so thin that they are incapable of providing the needed resources and assistance to maintain grand open ready stores for the associates and customers. Constant budget cuts prevent basic facility needs (HVAC, plumbing, repairs etc..) from being completed unless pressed by a city or state inspection.

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5.0
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Pros

Reasonable Pay Safe Clean Great opportunities

Cons

Work/Life Balance Can be Stressful

1.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The job itself is easy. The cash register, stocking (especially the totes and dry truck) and cleaning are so simple however there are certain things that make it difficult, although the work itself is not (under the right circumstances.)

Cons

They never have enough people on shift so it’s always difficult to get things done. It seems like all the managers I know from the store I worked at and the surrounding ones are all so deep into drama it made me wonder if I was back in high school. Dry truck always seems to bring far too much and the stores are so little that overstock is a huge issue here. The reason I ultimately left was due to severe mistreatment and some safety concerns I had regarding some past experiences. I am very glad I left and I would not ever go back.

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