Dollar General

"The place closes at 10pm but for some reason closes a whole hour before"

"This is a review for the terrible hiring practice for this company so no one else will go through what I went through. I applied to this location(1004 Culver Rd) online and received a text from the District Manager a few days later. I spoke briefly and scheduled an interview with a recruiter a few days later. I was interviewed by a recruiter and was referred back to the District Manager whom shared that they were interested in me as a Candidate for the Store Manager position. I was then referred to the Regional Manager whom I had a phone conversation with and was informed by him that the District Manager would reach back out to me. After several days, the District Manager contacted me saying they were sending the hiring packet out and I needed to complete. Once completed I informed her and she asked me how much notice I required for the company I was working at (Dollar Tree Store Manager). I said 10 business days and she told me I would start June 10th. I was given a schedule and the training manager reached out to me to confirm schedule. I was also added to the group chats. I purchased uniforms and was ready to work that day when the District Manger called me at 6am telling me I wouldn’t be able to go in to work because the background check wasn’t done yet, but my salary would still begin and I just had to wait for the report. After several days I reached out about the background check and was given the number for the company First Advantage that runs them by the District Manager. I contacted the company several times over the course of a week and finally got an email with the report. I notified the District Manager and she asked to email the report to her since it wasn’t in the system. After I sent the report to her, she said it was forwarded to Human Resources and I should hear back soon.That was 6/16/23. After reaching out and getting no response, I explained how I was not unemployed leaving my previous job for Dollar General and everything going on, I was told on 7/4/23 that the background didn’t pass and I was ineligible. Wasn’t told what or why it didn’t pass interestingly since I was a Store Manager at Dollar Tree prior to giving notice for this position and passed the Backgrounds multiple times there. I was never compensated for any of the time I wasted even after the District Manager said my salary began 6/10. I do not recommend applying to work at Dollar General, read the reviews and it seems a common theme with an extreme lack of professionalism. Further research after all of this shows This company has settled multiple times over lawsuits with similar situations. I am now unemployed with having a decent job prior to applying to Dollar General due to their terrible hiring process."

"Not a bad location, but tends to get backed up at times. Typically has what I want and reliable for last minute necessities."

"This place always have what I need right away the only problem is they lack good customer service. There lines are always long because there is always one cashier. One tume the cashier left to help a customer and took forever I was literally in line for like 10 minutes and everyone was getting frustrated. Good place but lacks customer service."

"First time shopping as I recently moved into the neighborhood. Upon arrival to this establishment, hopes weren't very high. Once again I judged a book by its cover, everything I needed was right there, the prices like all dollar generals were awesome it was great! The staff was very willing to point me in the right direction for everything I ran in there for, on top of it all they were so friendly to me. The whole experience was very pleasant, I know where I'll be doing most of my shopping in this neighborhood from now one. If those employees see this, know your doing a great job regardless of some grumpy folks have to say!"