Hard work, but good people and decent pay - Retail Store Assistant ALDI Employee Review

4.0
7 Feb 2021
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Pros

Good base pay Great people Extra pay for bank holidays and night hours Paid breaks Upfront about work culture and what is expected

Cons

Expect 100% everyday as business thrives on employee efficiency. This isn't initially a con but can become one as targets and expectations increase and strain is put on employees. Very hierarchical 1 1/2 paid break for 8-10 shifts (Possibility of an extra half hour unpaid, however in my two years I have only seen this done once) Can be physically and mentally draining

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5.0
4 Jun 2026
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Pros

Dependable not presentable, show under the rug as a discount store.

Cons

No cons it’s all good in the hood

5.0
5 Oct 2016
Recommend
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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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