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Here's How Workers Describe Dollar General. Brace Yourself

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The Small Size and Minimal Staffing of Dollar General Stores

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Dollar General stores are incredibly small compared to other big retailers like Walmart. Their average size is less than a fifth of a typical neighborhood supermarket. Despite the small size, the model works because there are usually only one or two people, including a manager, working at each store. This has led to unique situations where customers have had to watch over the store so the lone employee could take a bathroom break. With these challenging working conditions, it's interesting to consider why people still choose to work at Dollar General.

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