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Wegmans Food Markets

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Don't believe the hype - Management Trainee Wegmans Food Markets Employee Review

2.0
20 May 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are a lot of good people "in the trenches" for this company. The benefits package is nice.

Cons

First of all, they are NOTHING like they seem. Brainwashed individuals toiling for less than can be had elsewhere, nepotism abounds. If you are not one of the New York natives that expanded to new areas with the company, don't plan on being promoted. As with most companies, how much money can be made is the only concern. This is a company that does not care about their employees, no matter what they say, and that Top 100 Companies to Work For rating is a farce. Many have suggested that they "buy" that rating, and after being inside the company I would have to agree. There are a lot of underhanded things going on that far exceed normal "workplace politics". You've been warned.

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Pros

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Cons

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CEO approval
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Pros

Gives you plenty of hours and pays well. When I interviewed for my job at the City Ridge Wegmans in DC, I asked for the highest possible starting salary (which I believe was $21 per hour at the time) since I had experience in that exact position for about 3 years beforehand, and they gave it to me without much pushback. The annual salary increases really reward sticking around too, I had capped out at the maximum salary for my position at $22 per hour by the next year. They also once adjusted that annual increase to a dollar rather than 50 cents for all employees (I believe it was around 2023?) due to the economy being crap.

Cons

Not a lot of room for growth. If you want any sort of management training, you REALLY have to push for it. I struggled to even migrate outside of my own department, they really want to keep people where they are for the most part, unless you have friends in the right places who can advocate for you. Networking really is everything. Also, this is either a pro or a con depending on your perspective, but they really pack in the hours. I often struggled to feel like I had any time for myself, but that's also just what having a full time job feels like.

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