Lidl FAQ

Pros

You will be promoted fast! Then fired for not meeting unrealistic expectations. There is also free coffee to give you a nice caffeine kick on top of your daily anxiety attack you get from working at this company.

Cons

Turnover is unbelievable. There is no work life balance. You will work long unappreciated hours. The pay is nothing great for the area. They will fire you with no warning. Do yourself a favor and do not apply to this company.

Advice to Management

Care more about your employees and treat them with more respect. Stop setting unrealistic standards and expectations. Understand that working 50+ hours a week and weekends is not a normal business practice.

Pros

Good benefits and salary is as per market. Most days can leave work by 6pm. Insurance is very good and covers most treatments including dental.

Cons

Less experienced Westerners are preferred over more experienced and talented others. This could be discrimination or just preference. Non professional and biased behavior by some senior folks.

Advice to Management

Stop changing strategies and people every 2 months. This impacts alignment and motivation.

Pros

Good pay, benifits and pension scheme

Cons

At times you feel that you are a little overworked

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, company car

Cons

Long hours, tough management, tight deadlines

Advice to Management

Tough

Pros

Literally zero pros. Its a job I suppose.

Cons

Awful work/life balance. Extremely taxing on the body. Health and safety. Unrealistic targets. Pay is not equivalent to the work.

Advice to Management

Pay your staff more and hire more bodies. Consistently understaffed.