Not just a dollar, but priceless. - Store Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

4.0
Dec 28, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

They provide some great experience in both retail and in managment. They provide some great chances to learn how the basic aspects of retail work. They can provide managers a chance in developing workers. I have personally promoted and trained 6 assistants managers in the last year. They are growing very fast as well. This allows a lot of people to get a chance to be promoted and become more sucessful.

Cons

The hours can be long for store managers. This can be very true during the hoildays. This is typical of a lot of jobs in retail. Some of the big shots sometimes lose touch with how things really work at a store level.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at Dollar Tree because it allowed me to lead a team, help develop associates, and make a difference in my store. I liked the fast-paced environment and the variety of challenges that came with running daily operations. The experience helped me grow as a manager, strengthen my problem-solving skills, and build great relationships with both my team and customers.

Cons

The biggest challenges were limited staffing, heavy workloads, and a lack of support from the district level when issues arose. PTO requests were often denied due to business needs, which made it difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. While these challenges could be frustrating at times.

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