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Kroger Co.

Ecommerce

June 2018 • Canal Winchester, OH

What I liked

The employees are very kind and enjoyable to work with. Overall the work is very easy.

What I wish was different

Management fails to resolve disputes and conflict among employees which make it hard for employees to complete the tasks at hand.

Advice

It’s very easy and rewarding work.
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Barista

June 2017 • Huber Heights, OH

What I liked

Serving Customers Creating amazing customer experiences and satisfaction Training and working with a diversity of people the union's Leave of Education Absence I am able to take while I am away at university and still be able to work during my holiday breaks

What I wish was different

Scheduling Hours Seniority of Employees with the Union and not based on skill level or competency

Advice

I've been working with this company every summer and winter break since I graduated high school. This past summer I've really seen myself grow above and beyond what is expected of me. I've got to experience training and working with new people who are different than me - culturally, age, and gender identity. I've learned to love creating excellent visits for customers with superior customer service.
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Apparel associate

February 2018 - August 2019 • Newport, KY

What I liked

I liked how it was a laid back environment

What I wish was different

The management

Advice

You apparently need to not be in school to have this job or management will be offended if you can't work certain days
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Pharmacy Intern

May 2019 • Fairborn, OH

What I liked

The corporate environment consistently enables and empowers members of each respective department to feed the human spirit to the fullest extent of their abilities.

What I wish was different

I only wish that I had started sooner.

Advice

Start early as the company likes to promote from within and there are many opportunities for advancement.
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Clicklist employee

July 2019 • Cookeville, TN

What I liked

The people and how different the job is

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

If you work at Kroger, work in the clicklist department
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Pharmacy Technician

May - July 2019 • Bristol, TN

What I liked

My coworkers, the patients, and the job itself were all wonderful.

What I wish was different

We were constantly understaffed so everyone was scrambling to cover multiple positions within the pharmacy.

Advice

Be great at multi-tasking and you'll be fine.
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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Madison, WI

What I liked

Asking for time off was simple

What I wish was different

Advice

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Deli Clerk

August 2018 • Murray, KY

What I liked

The opportunity to get hands on experience with working with a team, improving my flexibility of skills, and working with different intergenerational groups. As well as communicating with customers of diverse demographics.

What I wish was different

Advice

You cannot get discouraged when something bad happens! Optimism is an important tool to have in your arsenal, no matter where you work!
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Pharmacy Technician

August 2018 - May 2019 • Arlington, TX

What I liked

The location and company

What I wish was different

Working while being a full time student

Advice

Handle stres well
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Certified Pharmacy Technician

April - August 2019 • Rockwall, TX

What I liked

I learned about different medications.

What I wish was different

I got to ask the pharmacist more questions regarding the medications.

Advice

Kroger was a busy pharmacy. Barely had time for breaks.
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Sales Associate

January 2018 • Alpharetta, GA

What I liked

Being in a replenisher role allows me to spend my entire day exercising my organization skills. I absolutely love this part of any job and it is much easier to see progress than with just helping out customers.

What I wish was different

There had been many issues with my schedule until the store came under new management.

Advice

Stand up for things you know are not right regardless of fear of retaliation.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

All the staff were helpful and willing to explain how to effectively do your role in running the pharmacy. Also the hours were flexible.

What I wish was different

We were understaffed often so that could have been improved

Advice

The environment is fast paced and detail oriented so be prepared.
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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Naperville, IL

What I liked

The pay and flexible hours.

What I wish was different

I wish I had longer shifts and fewer days rather than shorter shifts and more days.

Advice

Don't let impolite customers bother you!
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Java Developer Intern

August - December 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I like the job. The people that I worked with. I had fun doing my work.

What I wish was different

I dont know

Advice

Dont be nervous. Have fun with it
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Cashier

June 2018 • Westfield, IN

What I liked

I liked everyone in the front end, and I enjoyed working with my schedulers and assistant managers.

What I wish was different

Advice

Cashiering can be more fun than you think.
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Supply Chain Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

Engaged team, Care for your learning process as well as work complete, very involved and moving internship (always had something to be doing).

What I wish was different

Little longer because once I got really good with the technical skills, I had 4 weeks left.

Advice

Engage with the team and take part in the intern events as they are extremely beneficial.
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Clicklist Clerk

March 2020 • Hillsboro, OH

What I liked

I love the people that I work with. They make the long days fun.

What I wish was different

It was pretty stressful because of everything with Covid-19 going on. So I wish that some of the customers had been a little more understanding that have products in stock was not our fault.

Advice

Always do your best job because it will be worth it in the end.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician

September 2018 • Suwanee, GA

What I liked

I love working there as a pharmacy technician because helping patients is a get opportunities.

What I wish was different

None. Everything is good.

Advice

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Deli Clerk

June - July 2020 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Sociable employees as well as managers.

What I wish was different

Worked late hours way past when I was supposed to go home, only allowed a certain amount of overtime.

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2015 • Houston, TX

What I liked

The quick pace, learning about the medications, customer interactions

What I wish was different

Having a bit more help in terms of staffing ratio.

Advice

Spend a lot of time learning the top 100 drugs. The staff will have no problem explaining the hands on skills such as typing up prescriptions and explaining insurance issues with patients, but they will not take the time to teach you basic drugs or drug classes.
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