Prepare to work many years for full time - Stocker, Deli Clerk, Cashier Grocery Manager Publix Employee Review

1.0
Apr 26, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great stock- free after one year. Flexible but work longs hours if someone calls in. Great bonuses every three months after one year of employment. Christmas Bonus check every year. Great people to work with except managers. Upper lever management will come visit stores and have open door policy, but no one is dare to talk. Good money at management level, but no work life balance. No college degree required to move up.

Cons

Favoritism a lot. Everyone has their clicks just like high school. A lot of gossip in stores. Don't be late or call in too much will get suspended and then fired. Part-timers allowed only 32-35 no more. Customers are treated royalty and if you get a customer complaint your hours will be cut and a disciplinary action will be written. There is no team work just getting the job done. Evaluations is not fair, Just point system to make you satisfactory even if you work hard and is the ideal worker. Have to get interview for a promotion and have to take a test and wait. Promote from within. Management moves around alot. Favoritism to move up.

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4.0
Jul 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation including not just standard pay, but also end of year bonus 80 hours for hourly associates, 8% of your annual earnings granted to you in free company stock thru which quarterly dividends are paid, ok 401k, and gift card and other associate coupons. Good stability and growth. Good company culture.

Cons

Can be slow and resistant to change. Uses some antiquated systems and software that should have been replaced years ago. Does some things that don't make sense. Some managers can be good, while others not very good. Although these cons may be true for a lot of companies. All roads eventually lead to Lakeland where they are headquartered. Geography can be a big one if you are not a Florida native. If you don't want to live in Florida for some legitimate reasons, there can be limited job options in other states, especially if you aren't interested in retail or warehouse jobs. Standard retail negatives about not having a lot of holidays off.

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