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should i work for Aldi or Asda??

loopy_lass
loopy_lass Posts: 1,551 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
not sure where to post this question, at the moment i am working at asda, but am considering applying to Aldi's.

Now i hear it more money, but also have been told you are self employed etc etc, does anyone work for Aldi? is it a good company to work for?

thanks loops
THE CHAINS OF HABIT ARE TOO WEAK TO BE FELT UNTIL THEY ARE TOO STRONG TO BE BROKEN... :A
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  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Aldi is bloody hard work compared to Asda. There's no back of store staff - everyone does everything. So if you're employed on the tills at Asda now, don't expect to just do that at Aldi. You can just as easily end up unloading the lorries when they arrive.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,649 Forumite
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    loopy_lass wrote: »
    not sure where to post this question, at the moment i am working at asda, but am considering applying to Aldi's.

    Now i hear it more money, but also have been told you are self employed etc etc, does anyone work for Aldi? is it a good company to work for?

    thanks loops

    loopy, i used to work for aldi, if you are prepared to work long shifts eg 9 - 7 or 8 -7 then go for it, yes its more money and you do have to work for that money, 1 minute you can be on the till and the next you can be working the delivery or putting the specials out (tuesday/saturday afternoon)
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,649 Forumite
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    Conor wrote: »
    You can just as easily end up unloading the lorries when they arrive.

    although saying that the stores i worked in the delivery driver unloaded his load himself so the staff who were in early didnt have to unload it but just make a start putting it out
  • SomeBozo
    SomeBozo Posts: 1,195 Forumite
    but also have been told you are self employed etc etc

    That can't be right surely?

    To be self employed you have to choose your own hours etc.

    Bozo
  • Ivrytwr3
    Ivrytwr3 Posts: 6,304 Forumite
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    I went for an interview with Aldi (enticed by a decent amount for supermarket work!). When i was shown around the store and warehouse the interviewer shouted to a guy to stop what he was doing and come and speak.

    The guy was sweating, out of breath and was introduced as the warehouse manager.

    I thought, if the manager was in this state, then what would i, a new guy starting at the bottom end up like?

    I politely told them to poke off. i work to live, not live to work and left.
  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011 Forumite
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    Asda is a great place to work for. I personally think you should stick with them, especially after hearing the other people's comments!
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,649 Forumite
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    loopy_lass wrote: »
    Now i hear it more money, but also have been told you are self employed etc etc, does anyone work for Aldi? is it a good company to work for?

    thanks loops

    its wrong, you are employed not self employed
  • SpoonyOh
    SpoonyOh Posts: 100 Forumite
    I've actually considered both myself recently. Asda by far has the better benefits, but lower wage. Aldi pays well and gives 24 days paid holiday. That's it. If you do make use of any of the perks of being an Asda employee, try applying at M&S instead - their package is comparable but I think the wage is a little better (don't quote me on it though).
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  • loopy_lass
    loopy_lass Posts: 1,551 Forumite
    many thanks, think ill leave aldi and try M&S.. currently i am on the tills at asda, and its a long boring job doing the same thing all day.... so its not imperative i leave, just thought the grass may be greener, seems not...all in all i like asda, perks are great, shift swaps are great etc

    thanks

    loops
    THE CHAINS OF HABIT ARE TOO WEAK TO BE FELT UNTIL THEY ARE TOO STRONG TO BE BROKEN... :A
  • jumpycheese1
    jumpycheese1 Posts: 4,300 Forumite
    Because you do everything in Aldi, you need to cope with moving large, heavy loads around all the time.

    The local Aldi only has 6-8 members of staff at anyone time. When I go into Aldi, I am usally served at the till by the assistant store manager. You don't get that in Asda!
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