Good if you don’t need the hours - Warehouse Worker Adecco Employee Review

2.0
17 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Easy job if you don’t need the money for a temp position as a student.

Cons

- Short notice shift cancellations - 1 way flexibility at times (they can cancel whenever whereas you can’t) - Contract was terminated instantly for no reason due to change in demand

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