It's good until it's not - Grocery Clerk Publix Employee Review

2.0
26 Jun 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Relatively flexible schedule, especially if you're a student. Nice enough atmosphere, and most co-workers are decent people.

Cons

Management can definitely be an issue. You can feel as if you don't get as much support as others do. Favoritism is unfortunately very common. I used to be accused of being slower than others yet I recall working faster than one of the team leaders yet they never got reprimanded. They will not look your way unless you kiss up to them. I can think of many coworkers who could sit in the manager's office for a whole shift and talk with them and never have to work a minute of their day. It was very frustrating. Lastly they do not care for your safety and will do the minimal for if you are hurt during the job. Bad interactions with customers will be looked at as your fault more often than not and can lead to punishment.

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Pros

family, vibes, super nice coworkers

Cons

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3.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay and bonus structure is competitive.

Cons

Work life balance, company has double standards for those wanting to move up. -No consistency, moving target in terms of moving up. Made to feel guilty if you have family challenges that may need your undivided attention in terms to calling out. Once your a manager, they seem to put you anywhere close to your home. One time a manager was placed 57 miles, one way from home (60 miles requires relocation package). When topic is brought up to be closer to home, the response is, "you know this was part of the perks of being a manager".

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