I read the awful reviews, but nothing prepared me for the reality of this toxic organisation. - Avis employé Graduate Area Manager ALDI

The most bizarre experience of my life. Extremely hard to get the Grad scheme in the first instance, but what they don't tell you is that you are not secure in your position from the moment you begin. Massively over-recruit for non-existent positions, and then work you to the bone to see when you will crack. If you're prepared to work 50+ hours a week, with minimal breaks, starting at 03:30am one day and working until 22:30 the next day, then this is the job for you. During store time you're bullied by overworked, unhappy store managers/ assistant managers. The training is minimal and conducted by said store managers who don't have the time (nor frankly the educational expertise) to train effectively. Extremely inconsistent approach to graduates across different stores (a minority have pleasant, store managers, others aren't so lucky). If you do decide to take this job, heed this warning: your so-called 'mentor' is not there to help you, nor do they really want to. They receive no additional renumeration for the additional time investment, and are used to discarding trainees on a yearly basis. Oh, and don't confide anything in anyone. Some final takeaways: Senior Management are all unhappy, minimal career progression opportunities, say goodbye to weekends (no AM gets weekends off).