I love working for Publix. I started working for Publix almost a year ago; August will officially be a year. Within that year, I have learned a lot about the company and grew to really like my job. I started working for Publix because the store manager that works in the Publix next to my house worked for my grandfather. Plus, I have a lot of friends that already work for the company and recommended it, including my boyfriend. I got the job when I was 18, starting as a bagger. I have since been promoted to a cashier and will be starting at the customer service desk in a few days.

There are many reasons why I love to work for Publix. One reason is the really flexible schedule. It's so easy to customize your availability and request time off, making it a very nice job for students. Busy with school and can only work weekends? No problem! Family coming into town next month and need to take off to see them? No problem! Last minute plans come up and need to give your shift away to another employee? As long as you can find someone to take the shift, no problem!

There are plenty of benefits that come with working for Publix. From a 401k smart plan to discounts on theme park tickets, there are many benefits for employees to take advantage of. As long you have been working a set amount of time and hours, all of the benefits are open to you! Publix offers health care, tuition reimbursement, free flu shots, the ability to purchase stock in Publix, a 401k smart plan and more. They hold meetings annually to go over benefits with employees, so everyone is always reminded of what they can take advantage of.

Everyone loves getting a raise. It makes them feel better, lets them know that they're doing a good job and puts more money in their pocket. The department managers give evaluations to each employee every six months, and each of those employees can get a raise every six months during that evaluation. As long as the employee has not hit their pay cap and is doing their job well, it's possible to get a raise every six months. I don't know about you, but Publix is the only company I know that does that.

I do have to say, though, that my coworkers are one of the biggest benefits for me. I've become really good friends with a lot of the people at my store and they are the reason I like to come into work most days. I plan on staying with Publix until I find a job for my career. It's a great company to work for, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a job.