Not all that glitters is gold, especially at Wawa - Anonymous employee Wawa Employee Review

1.0
26 Apr 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, 401k and stock options.. but you can find this just about anywhere you go nowadays.

Cons

The company overall is halfway decent (or shall I say was before covid) but there is not enough accountability for the managers at store level so they basically can do whatever they want. They tend to pick favorites and promote family members or close friends rather than those who deserve it. Managers only communicate amongst themselves and talk down to staff, often gaslighting them and disrespectfully putting them down. Often short staffed and underpaid. They hire new workers at higher rates than loyal employees who have been there for years. They do not train well and often set you up to fail. High volume of workload and stress. If it weren't for the benefits and stock options this company would be nill. Also, you do not get hardly any pto or sick time. Only what you accrue which isn't much even after years of service. They never and I mean never close so you can never fully catch up or catch a break. You are forced to work graveyard shift to move forward into management which is ridiculous. VERY TOXIC ENVIRONMENT AND LOTS OF DRAMA!! NOT GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH. If you're gonna work hard atleast go where you will be appreciated and recognized!

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Pros

Very great environment and food

Cons

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Pros

Fantastic health and customer service standards If you have a good management team, everything goes smoothly and even when it doesn't they help you handle it If you negotiate pay before being officially hired, they are willing to negotiate Opportunity for growth Affordable benefits that are actually good

Cons

A LOT is expected from you, and if you don't negotiate for higher pay before being hired, or at the time of promotion, it can feel like you're being underpaid for sure. Just because you are on the same level as someone else, doesn't necessarily mean you will receive the same pay rate

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