OK for entry-level job; Beware of Union - Do Not Join Union in right-to-work states like Texas - Courtesy Clerk Kroger Employee Review

1.0
5 Jul 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly co-workers and management; I enjoy working hard and serving my customers well; 10% discount on Kroger-brand products. This would be a 4-star or 5-star review if not for the Union which takes a very large percentage of my weekly paychecks. A great place to get experience as a teenager working my first job.

Cons

Very unpredicatable schedules. I get a lot of hours (30+/week) during holiday times, sometimes only 4 hours/week during slower times. The Union is the biggest con of this job. Very high-pressure sales pitch to join. Benefits are exaggerated & costs are minimized. After weekly dues of $8 to $10, I make far less than the $7.35 hourly minimum wage. When I only work 4 hours weekly, the Union takes over 1/3 of my paycheck. After taxes, social security, and medicare are taken out, I my take-home pay is minimal. This means I'm working for experience and to build my resume.

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Cons

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Pros

10% discount on all kroger branded items $17.25 per hour is one of the better wages in the area when compared to competitor stores

Cons

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