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Whole Foods Market

Cashier

July - September 2019 • Hillsboro, OR

What I liked

Whole Foods has a culture of sustainability and giving back to the community, which made me feel good about working for them. I also really enjoyed how friendly the people who work there are! They were super welcoming, and I made good friends during my time there.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been there long enough to utilize there volunteerism programs. For people who have worked at Whole Foods for at least 6 months, they have the opportunity to travel and do community service for through the Whole Foods charity foundations.

Advice

It's important to be able to make friends wherever you go. It's not always possible, but it makes life so much easier to enjoy the people you're around. It's also a better environment to work in when you trust all of your coworkers and managers to be looking out for you.
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Cashier

May 2017 - August 2018 • Denver, CO

What I liked

Loved the people i worked with

What I wish was different

Store was very busy

Advice

Great job
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Bakery Team Member

June 2018 - August 2019 • Denver, CO

What I liked

I loved the team I got to be a part of and I loved getting to learn so many new skills. This job allowed me to build my resume and develop versatile skills.

What I wish was different

I wish that my requests to deal with a problem team member would've been taken more seriously. I went to upper management because she was making my work environment uncomfortable, but I really didn't see a lot of repercussions for her, which is disappointing because it took a lot of courage to tell someone what was happening.

Advice

I think the best advice I can give is to be open to any opportunity. Yes, I sliced bread, made chantilly, and packaged tons of desserts, but the job was way more than that. I learned how to communicate better, gained more confidence, learned how to work on a team and really grew from a job I didn't even think much of
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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

I loved getting to know the staff. All the healthy items Wholefoods had to offer. It was a great health awakening

What I wish was different

I wish I could have bonded more with upper management. They were great bosses but I hardly saw them.

Advice

To always be open to trying new things, whether it being foods, people, or experiences.
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Bakery Team Member

June - July 2019 • Palo Alto, CA

What I liked

Very welcoming, inclusive and helpful team. Great work environment, made work fun. Also very fast-paced so there is always something to do and never a dull moment.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Grocery Team Member

October 2017 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Good starting pay, good managers and friendly work environment.

What I wish was different

Scheduling is set 3 weeks ahead of time, leaving limited room for scheduling changes.

Advice

Work is hard, but mostly satisfying. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Cashier

May 2016 • Wall Township, NJ

What I liked

I liked the atmosphere of the job and the things I did

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to have a little more control of my hours I worked

Advice

To be nice and friends with everyone
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Cashier Supervisor

May - August 2019 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

meeting new people

What I wish was different

wish i could have worked more hours

Advice

just go out and send it
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Meat Clerk

June - August 2019 • Monterey, CA

What I liked

Different atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Nothing really.

Advice

Try new things.
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Cook

April 2019 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

The environment and pay and access to healthier things.

What I wish was different

Communication.

Advice

Be kind and be willing to learn and be on time.
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Dish Room Worker

July 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

My coworkers, schedule, and bosses

What I wish was different

A later start date would’ve been nice

Advice

It’s a great place to work!
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Customer Service Employee

November 2018 - August 2019 • Dedham, MA

What I liked

I was able to meet new people everyday and the learn the basics of responsibility, work ethics, and job related materials.

What I wish was different

I wish the environment was better. Many of the employees didn't seem to be at their ideal job. Being a part time worker, I didn't see this job as my lifetime career, but some people didn't have another option.

Advice

I would advise that everyone should acquire a job if they haven't already. It is an excellent way to learn basically work ethics and the importance of starting a responsible life early.
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Employee

June 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Everyone is nice, and work is efficient

What I wish was different

Nothing l

Advice

All the workers are very nice and get along. If you come in with a good attitude, you’ll have a good time at work.
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Meat Clerk

May 2019 • Kennesaw, GA

What I liked

Amazing pay and benefits with a very friendly staff

What I wish was different

Wish I started here sooner

Advice

Absolutely work here
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Meat Clerk

October 2017 • Birmingham, AL

What I liked

The work environment and the people I work with.

What I wish was different

I didn't work as much as I did, but we were low on people for a while.

Advice

Come ready to work.
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Customer Service

June 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Very lenient towards college student schedules

What I wish was different

Less turnover rates

Advice

Work at portrero hill
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Cashier

April 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Multitasking and being flexible are two very important skills that you need to utilize at this job.
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Cashier

May - October 2017 • Raleigh, NC

What I liked

The pay was nice

What I wish was different

Everyone was treated with respect. It seemed that no one cared about each other or the customers

Advice

Ask questions if you do not know something
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grocery team member

October 2017 - July 2018 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

Wonderful coworkers, worked around my schedule, good pay and the 20% discount

What I wish was different

Wish they had more info available in terms of product location/info, I had to learn everything's location by memory first 2 months.

Advice

You're going to work really hard, so be prepared to be on your feet for the entirety of your shift.
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Cashier

July 2017 - August 2018 • Boise, ID

What I liked

Everyone I worked with was so kind and caring. I made lifelong friends through this job.

What I wish was different

Advice

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