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poundstretcher.co.ukBased on responses from 126 employees at Poundstretcher.
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Most people are not paid a living wage.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living. It is currently £9.90 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and June 2022.
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2020 and May 2022.
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Only some people are given support to progress here.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Only some people recommend working with their team.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Only some people enjoy their job.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and June 2022.
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Most people feel stressed here.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2021 and June 2022.
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Poundstretcher ranks joint 217th to work for out of retailers.
Rankings are based on Breakroom ratings for employers with 5 or more quiz responses, accurate as of 5 July 2022.
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Other sales assistants are very good to work with
Management it's there way or no way doesn't matter if you have plans or no they don't listen they only think about themselves
Poundstretcher Employee, March 2022
The team of people I worked with.
Mystery shoppers coming in and treating you like rubbish,head office are no help at all,not getting paid properly
Poundstretcher Employee, January 2022
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