Lidl Employee Review
negative workplace, extreme pressure culture
constant pressure to work overtime for free, threatened job security, bullied staff into procedures that didn't benefit them. I would not recommend working here.
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Pros
great salary
Cons
long hours, unnecessary pressure and negative reinforcement
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Pros
No pros. No work-life balance
Cons
Long hours, limited opportunities for career advancement, little to no adequate training.
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