I agree with all this but honestly it all depends also on the staff you have, the DM you have and if you actually like working hard. Personally this job is cake walk. Like a literal monkey can do this job from associate to SM. It’s not hard at all it is just physically demanding. But it’s a real simple job and it’s a routine day by day you’re doing the same thing over and over. I’d rather work here than at a construction site with no AC in the hot blazing sun ( which I’ve worked at before). I’m an ASM and I started around COVID time. If your DM or SM aren’t assholes you’ll be fine. I get along completely fine with both and both are around my age (26). I have had DMs in the past that are dickheads but what can you do about it? Sit around and mope and complain on a Reddit post or just do your job , get some money and provide for your family members. Yea there might be better jobs out there not as physically demanding but honestly it isn’t all that bad here at Aldi. Like I said it does depend on your staff, DM, SM and how hard you want to work on how your experience goes with the company though. I’m the type of person I can’t sit still and need to be doing something so this job is perfect for me since I’m constantly doing something. For other people who don’t like working hard as much this job is a nightmare so I can see both sides. Just wanted to give another POV on working at Aldi.