Workers Reveal What It's Really Like To Work At Buc-Ee's

[@MashedFood]

What has your experience with Buc-Ee's been like?

[@b.powell3480]

I wonder what the ceo of buc-ees is going to do with the announcement of all gas/oil/cars, trucks and all fossil are now illegal by decree of the United nations!!!!?????

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

@@b.powell3480 that's awesome news now they need to ban all products made possible by oil and gas products. This world deserves a massive dose of the stone age life.

[@Lkydog8165]

Excellent my husband and I go there every couple of weeks for gas and tobacco and of course end up shopping for other things alot of times and I thank God they will always have gas available

[@kathybattle8502]

They do not have a break they stand for the whole 8 hours

[@harrisonkinsworthy6013]

@@kathybattle8502 you forgot to add that they usually hold you back another 1:30 every single day. That is a lot of fun when you have been working 10 days straight.

[@unarmedduck]

I don't understand why American retail companies obsess over making their workers stand 100% of the time.

[@pacman3102000]

They want to make you too tired to think about your basic rights.

[@SimplyJack3]

Because if you are sitting you're not working, and it will take a few more seconds to serve a customer. It's like the saying goes if you can lean you can clean.

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

I don't understand why companies want people to actually work just stay home and pay them.

[@SpecialKLSX]

@@Bigdaddyslasher how pray tell is a gas station employee going to work from home?

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

@@SpecialKLSX they can't so basically stop complaining go to work or go find another job. I have quit many jobs for better jobs and I didn't cry about it.

[@fernandoramos941]

Former employee here, Buc-ee's was literally the hardest job I have ever had physically and mentally. It takes a toll on your body and overall wellbeing. They're rated 2.7 on indeed for a reason. Lunch "breaks" used to be 5-7 minutes max to eat, use the restroom, and go back to your department, before they changed it to 20 minutes, you could sit and use your phone. Where I worked, they would schedule you 6, and even up to 10 days in a row before you get your 1 or 2 days off before starting back up again, with 8-12 hour shifts. Because they're strict on using the restroom, I intentionally dehydrated myself so I wouldn't have to use the restroom as much, which had a negative impact on my body. Standing for as long as I did, and the days on end doing it, I had nothing left in me to want to get out of bed on my days off before starting my work week again. New people constantly leave, if you last more than a month, the company was lucky you hadn't quit. I understand not using your cell phone on the job, but things come up, kids, medical/family emergencies happen, but we can't attend to that without risk of getting fired? Same thing applies if you have a smart watch too. With the tardy policy, doesn't matter if you got in an accident, flat tire, personal emergency, etc, still get wrote up even if a minute late. The pay is the way it is for a reason, because they need something to bait people in for the toxic work environment. Even if you did work your way up to earn more money, there is a poor work-life balance, easily doing 55+ hour work weeks. We're humans, not machines. There is way more to life than a job that will easily replace you if you dropped dead. How I survived a little over a year at that place I'll never know, it's exploitation at its finest.

[@taylorcornelison9645]

The pay is better than any other gas station job. But that quality of a person generally doesn’t know what hard work is.

[@craigbathurst1185]

They’re violating State & Federal Laws in break and Lunch laws. 15 min. Break and 30 mins for lunch. I’m surprised they have not Unionized.

[@pjayrush7637]

@@craigbathurst1185 They get fined every year and still do but for some reason they think its worth it to keep taking the penalties and only give their employees 20 mins. The breaks didn't brother me I left because I got promoted to team lead and started getting forced to work 14 days in a row with 10 hour days.

[@jec135246]

Try working at UPS as a loader... Screw that job! Standing is cake when you're young. Make that money and get that overtime while you can until you find something better.

[@CantosHype]

@@pjayrush7637 just curious and it’s not that I don’t believe you but where did you see that they have been fined over their break policy (or lack of)? I’m of the belief that they do need some type of notice brought to light of these “shift breaks” or lack of. At our local Bucees you can see on some of the associates face that they are just beat!

[@Xcorgi]

Someone seriously needs to call OSHA in on this company for so many worker’s rights violations. At the very least they should get 2 15 minute breaks for every 8hr shift. Or better yet, with 250 employees, the employees need to vote in a UNION to fight for their rights.

[@KLAWNINETY]

There are no federal laws about breaks. Most red states (where buc-ees are located) do not have any laws requiring work breaks either.

[@ggreene9158]

The problem with the breaks is no company have to give employees a break it is up to the discretion of the company its not required you can look up the law for yourself, I do think that it is ridiculous that everyone have to stand for the whole shift that is alot on them concrete floors

[@queuedjar4578]

@@KLAWNINETY Texas Law where bucee's started does have breaks required by law. The laws, however, don't really specify exactly how you're supposed to administer those breaks, which is why things like a proper break room are missing.

[@lonewolftech]

@@KLAWNINETY they have to give you a lunch break that is federally mandated..

[@retroandmore4all]

Thought about applying there

[@Frank-yh6gh]

Ugh. Former Buc-ee's employee here. I was hard up for money after the pandemic, thought maybe it might be a nice company to invest a few years with. I made it five agonizing months. That job literally sucked the lifeforce out of me. Never have I seen moral so low. After awhile everyone becomes a zombie chasing a paycheck. Nobody sticks around. What else can I say? It sucked.

[@supermonkey8984]

As a current Buc-ee's employee, I fully agree with this comment 👌

[@taylorcornelison9645]

It’s a gas station what do you expect. They pay well and expect people to work. When your at the bottom your east to replace

[@malikdavis7634]

@@taylorcornelison9645 why exactly are you just going around trashing ppls? I’ve seen you on like three different comments in like 5 mins just saying nonsense.

[@malikdavis7634]

@@taylorcornelison9645 and before you attempt to come for me, I’m in college, working as a assistant manager at Papa Johns and I very well understand the rigors of hard work.

[@kevinzuniga5329]

You sound weak.

[@a87nomsirrah35]

I appreciate the exemplary high standards that the employees have to demonstrate while on the job. And I show my appreciation by spending my hard-earned money at these locations. However, if one of these stores can have up to 250 employees, there is no excuse as to why the employees are not allowed a 30 minute break! Even truck drivers get 30 minute breaks and yet, their job involves sitting and driving up to 10 hours a day. These employees are required to stand up throughout their entire shift. Therefore they deserve a 30 minute break too and an actual employee lounge. Do better corporate!

[@angelahartley3212]

Is there not a law requiring employers to give two breaks plus lunchtime for an eight hour shift!?!?

[@historicalaccuracy15]

@@angelahartley3212 Yeah well the law isn't worth much if the fines it levies on the company aren't greater than the profits that exploitation might save them, or at least cheap enough to be considered worth the cost. At that point it isn't even illegal to abuse your employees like that, it's just got a price tag that apparently some companies are willing to pay

[@gmltruth]

With actual tables and chairs. Not just 3 chairs. If 5 people are on their 20 minute break. 3 sit while 2 are standing through their break. Sad indeed that they want to go back to treating people like?

[@lonewolftech]

Boycott bucees!

[@judiashley5818]

That just makes the owner rich l😅

[@Gmny1MOA]

Slavery is alive and well....these same employers are the ones that act like no one will work these days...yea if someone has to take a shit they gotta go...as an adult you don't ask to go potty...you go...thats a human right that nobody should infringe on

[@queuedjar4578]

It's the complete opposite of slavery. Both parties agree to the terms of conditions of the employment, it's entirely voluntary on both ends. Some jobs have things that just suck, but that's just what you signed up for if you weren't willing to talk about or negotiate beforehand. It's the value of your own labor and you dedicate as much as you want or leave anytime you want

[@bondoly66]

How old are you? Are you American?

[@MatoroMahri]

Who else is here after seeing the 18 an hour opening on Indeed, deciding to do a bit of research, and realizing they just dodged a major bullet by not applying?

[@insidepriscillasworld]

Just moved to Texas and buc-ees is literally 5-7 min away. I applied and my first day is tomorrow. 😮 looking at the reviews now. Going to give an update on how things are going. Pay is 22.00 for deli workers.

[@freakonaleash8848]

@@insidepriscillasworldhow’s it going

[@MatoroMahri]

​@user-ez5ci6uf1i Best of luck my friend. Hope it works.

[@burritomussoleeeni]

@@insidepriscillasworld How'd it go? They're pulling me in for an interview in a few days.

[@jarvickh2326]

@@insidepriscillasworld Hey, please give me an update? Thinking about applying.

[@maurizoomph3845]

I used to work at Buc-ee’s as a cashier for about six months last year. The pay was amazing but I got burnt out real quick. I worked nearly everyday with the same shift non-stop. Money is good when you have a life outside of Buc-ee’s 😭. I left after one day just being straight done with it all.

[@blblawhoo4338]

alot of people do, its sad we couldnt go back to our cars either

[@Christ-my-king]

lol literaly my story at pizza hut as a night cook

[@ironmartysharpe8293]

@@maurizoomph3845Just watch , Buc-ee's will soon end up closing their doors because if that idiot CEO doesn't provide basic necessities for their employees such as restroom breaks and lunch break , All these employees are likely to pull up stakes and leave all at the same time , Lord knows how many class action lawsuits are gonna be filed against the company for not providing restroom breaks which is endangering to a person's health and no lunch break Also having a policy of no socializing A direct violation of The First Amendment FREE SPEECH !!!!!

[@rafaelmauricio8000]

If I can't go to the bathroom on my need to go its a hell no to ever be employed at this company.

[@WAAA51]

What’s the problem? Just wear a adult diaper and urinate and shit yourself while chopping that meat and serving customers with a smile. Jeeze…..

[@billybassman21]

I will just go. I can go a couple of hours without a break, but beyond that I'm using one of those clean bathrooms.

[@ironmartysharpe8293]

@@rafaelmauricio8000 Not being allowed to use the rest room is a safety issue and it's endangering to your health because your body has to get rid of the urine and feces because it is toxic waste and it is illegal to deny any employee the need to go to the rest room because of the fact that urine and feces are toxic waste

[@sandrakundel8430]

Not just that, they are not allowed to talk between workers. They write you up if you do. They keep microphones and cameras micro managing people.

[@SF-tb4uv]

Not true

[@lonewolftech]

Sounds to me like the people need to burn the bucees down countrywide

[@ironmartysharpe8293]

@@sandrakundel8430 if they're not allowed to talk between workers , Then their right to free speech is being violated which is the first amendment in the constitution of the United States

[@jessicah3450]

That's what they do

[@johnmorris4210]

I know someone that that worked there for 3 years without any attendance or discipline issues And was Fired because they were 1 minute late because of a fatal accident even though she contacted the manager and informed him of the situation and was given a ok by the manager

[@cammer68oliver2]

Wowww! That’s crazy! CRAZY! Don’t doubt it though.

[@burrelljohn11]

🧢 🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢

[@ivanlongoria3136]

I currently work at a bucees and I can fully say without a doubt it’s the worst job I’ve ever had in my life. Job itself isn’t that hard but the amount of bs that I deal with on a regular basis was enough for me to put in my two weeks. From rude as hell customers to really stupid and strict company policies.

[@blblawhoo4338]

plus they work people 7-14 days straight

[@ivanlongoria3136]

@@blblawhoo4338 this is true. The longest I’ve worked was 11 days straight. But the way they schedule it you still would get your 40 hours a week and no overtime but it screws you over because you work so for so long until your next day off.

[@blblawhoo4338]

@@ivanlongoria3136 do u still work there?

[@ivanlongoria3136]

@@blblawhoo4338 absolutely not lol

[@blblawhoo4338]

@@ivanlongoria3136 i left after my 2nd day, not being able to go back to our cars. then they had a guy that was had a disability work 10days straight. thats what set me off. I think the money would have been good but not 5+days in a row . are u working or looking?

[@karenmariecraig5619]

It’s awful. My friends 2 daughters work/worked there. They fired a guy immediately because some chocolate, literally a drop fell on his gloves which he was changing and he licked it and they fired him instantly. And my friends daughter was fired last week for according to them refusing to take out the trash. She was looking for the dumpster because she had never taken it out before and another employee outside said it’s on the other side I’ll take it and they fired her saying that she refused to take out the garbage because she didn’t put it in the dumpster herself. They fire people daily. I honestly think that the managers are required to fire a certain amount of people weekly. And 1 manager is always watching a bank of screens in the back to look for someone to fire. They work them like crazy. They are a nightmare to work for. It’s not a good place to work. So many things they do that they shouldn’t be allowed to do. I do believe the government says that in an 8 hour shift you get 2 paid breaks and 1/2 hour unpaid lunch. No lunch and 5-10 minute breaks. I don’t know how they get away with some of the things they do.

[@Digital-Wave]

I think the break requirement is based on the state as the federal is that "The federal rule does not require an employer to provide either a meal period or breaks" Which is just downright wrong on so many levels. Honestly, though the pay is not as good as Buc-ee's tell time to apply to a company owned by Kroger, they give their employees breaks (and have a union).

[@blblawhoo4338]

until enough people go to the govement or labor department nothing will change, im glad i left after hearing 7-14 days

[@queuedjar4578]

@@blblawhoo4338 The government isn't needed. The employer and employee both negotiate pay and work conditions already. All it takes is more people having better standards for themselves and a willingness to stand up for what they expect in exchange for their work. Unions and the government are great at fucking things up for everyone because they try their hardest to one size fits all options that don't work for a diverse group of people.

[@billybassman21]

I would make such a scene if they did that to me. I would be there until the cops showed up ranting and raving about how they treated employees and I would be posting the video online.There is good reason they don't hire many black employees, they know they wouldn't put up with that abuse.

[@natedostal86]

I’m from California where working an 8 hour shift requires you to have 2 15 minute paid breaks and a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. I also used to live in Arizona where employees aren’t guaranteed any breaks at all. When I was a pizza delivery driver in Arizona, there were times when I would be there for 8 hours and was never allowed a break. Also just because there’s a federal law doesn’t mean a state has to follow it. For example the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour, yet some of the southern states have a minimum wage that is less than that. The federal minimum wage for employees who earn tips is $2.13 an hour, which hasn’t been raised since 1990. The working culture in this country really has to improve. There are some companies that are following the model of several European countries by having a 32-36 hour work week and they get paid a living wage. Workers who are paid a living wage and work 40 hours or less are happier with their jobs and they are more productive which has been shown to save companies money.

[@florencemiller7826]

I believe someone should get a lawyer involved, it's no wonder retail chains have a hard time keeping employees you don't treat people like shit

[@karenmariecraig5619]

They’re awful. All of them. How would you like to be “full time” and only get 10 hours a week if it’s slow. Their not supposed to change the schedule according to their handbook unless you agree to the change but that’s laughable. They have a high turnover because you’re required to do the job of 3 people and no benefits etc and no guaranteed hours even when you’re hired being told you would be guaranteed 40 hours a week. Would you like to weekly have your schedule slashed because corporate wants 500-1000 man hours removed from each store budget that week? Turnover is extremely high and it’s like a revolving door. Retail workers should be paid well with benefits and guaranteed hours. After all who were the most important people during lockdown? Retail employees, truck drivers, and the medical field. That says a lot in my opinion.

[@karenmariecraig5619]

@Destroy & Rebuild I think you’ve misunderstood or I haven’t made myself clear, probably the later. I was speaking of retail in general. And that when they’re slow in sales they slash people’s hours. It happens everywhere. Have a nice day. 😃

[@Jose-s1t7l]

They're near work b**** they're not there to get pampered and get a f****** paycheck. When's the last time you worked in the convenience store where they start you off at $18 to $22 a f****** hour. Once again you're there to work you're not there to can do nothing stay on your f******cell phone all day and then expect them to give you a f****** paycheck

[@Jaythehog]

@@Jose-s1t7lnpc

[@garylester8621]

Yeah florence, the nerve of some companies that pay good, and then expect you to work hard for it. They should be sued. That's the answer bring lawyer's into it

[@bdun1226]

If you are a Buckees customer please be kind to the employees, because the company sure isn’t!

[@supermonkey8984]

As someone who works at a Buc-ee's location in Texas, there are some customers who still treat employees like shit.

[@andrewmckinlay2964]

Nah don’t do this. You’ll just be making up for what the company doesn’t pay them.

[@queuedjar4578]

@@supermonkey8984 I don't understand how people are like this. Bucee's is a place of comfort for me and I'm incredibly appreciative of all the hard work and people behind keeping such a fine establishment running.

[@lonewolftech]

Just don’t shop there and give your money to companies that do appreciate their employees

[@brandonj9555]

@@lonewolftechthey pay better then 99% of companies and start employees with 3 weeks of vacation

[@darquequeen]

Glad I didn’t go to the one in Florida while I was there last summer. Treat the employees like humans with lives and needs! There’s a high turnover for damned good reasons!

[@vegasmitch1472]

Yeaaaah but the High Turnovers DON'T Seem 2 Affect Any of their Stores Right?? Their Rules are BULLSHT But if people are agreeing 2 this BS Theeeen what do u as a Consumer do??

[@blblawhoo4338]

cant go back to your car on lunch, and work 7-14 days straight

[@brandongreen9381]

I live in ct but I travel to Florida about once a week and I stop at bucees sometimes, it's good but always so busy unless you go at night or early morning, the bathrooms are definitely the cleanest I have seen. It would be nice to see them care about there employees and treat them respectfully

[@danieldugan3890]

This has changed my mind about Buc-Ee's!!!

[@jackiehunter1239]

As a customer yesterday it was magnificent in Springfield but I figured a Catch 22 in the employment.😊

[@seagoingcook]

​@@jackiehunter1239 it eliminates someone with a disability.

[@MixingPaints]

@@seagoingcookno wonder I haven’t got a call back after reading these comments I’m glad I didn’t get the job but still bummed about them not calling me because of my disability

[@seagoingcook]

@@MixingPaints yeah, you're not allowed to sit, have a drink near you, phone mustn't be on your person, not much for breaks, etc

[@MixingPaints]

@@seagoingcook wow what a shame

[@bramsey131]

I had no idea that the employees were treated like this. I won’t be going to Buc-Ee’s ever again.

[@TEXASLOYAL]

People like you are who I laugh at the most

[@GunnyPhillips]

Meanwhile you can spend your entire shift on your phone at Wal-Mart while watching the customers work harder than you at self checkouts.

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

or just about any fast food place...more employees on their phones or "just chillin" than there are filling orders, and you almost necver get what you ordered

[@shinigami146]

I must admit that this is an eye opener to a fan of the company. It makes me think twice about my support in some ways. I can accept the need for high standards but forced overtime without prior notification and the fact they will not allow employees to sit during their tiny breaks is a problem for me. Some state labor laws, including my own state, do not allow this treatment. I guess I won't see a Buc-ees in my state any time soon.

[@jeffmiller1159]

It's not eye opening it's a BS piece...

[@justicechilds9636]

I recently quit bucees I had so many panic attacks at that job!

[@bretthong6137]

I left the second night not having a break room or we couldn't go back to car to eat. They will lose alot of ppl

[@thomashuber1279]

250 employees without a break room? I was impressed with a lot about this company until I heard this. The experience was interesting (3 visits) I got the brisket (sliced sandwich) twice, The first time I took a bite and threw it out. I assumed that I just got a bad batch. I had it a second time and did exactly the same thing. I know there is a lot of good stuff in there, but they make a big deal about brisket. I have definitely been impressed with the staff, and completely agree with cell phone policy, except that they should be able to use phone on the break that they don't get!

[@karenmariecraig5619]

If they’re seen with their phone anywhere near the store outside and inside they’re fired on the spot. I sometimes wonder if when something horrible happens how how are they going to call the police without a phone? Happened at Amazon last year. Tornado warning etc and no one knew because they aren’t allowed to have a phone. Several workers died and I hope they got a huge payout from Amazon. People are notified via text nowadays if there is an emergency.

[@andrewc1199]

The pulled pork sandwiches are amazing, at least in my experience.

[@tewilk]

I wasn't impressed with the brisket sandwiches either... won't get that again.

[@queuedjar4578]

Yeah definitely bad luck with the brisket, it's pretty good most times however if it does get soggy it's definitely not worth it, maybe they gotta turn up or down the heaters a bit. The tacos/burritos they have in the same section definitely are always a hit, though.

[@Shinka666]

@@karenmariecraig5619 yea I dont agree with the cell phone policy for same reason. I mean yes obviously dont be standing at a register texting your friends while on shift, but emergencies happen. I was at a Bucees down in Ft Worth a few years ago and I noticed the cashier seemed like on-edge kinda nervous looking, so I asked if she was ok...proceeds to tell me her dad was having open heart surgery that day but she cant have her phone on during shift so she was scared as hell of getting off work that day. I asked if there was anyone I could call for an update for her.

[@ES-7766]

I live close to one. All former employees agree, you get one 15 minute break and it begins when you walk to the back. There’s no break room, tables, chairs, etc. You eat standing up. Do better Buccees!

[@rebeccap274]

What if someone has a medical issue that requires them to eat every so often (hyperglycemia) or has other digestive health issues that requires them to use the bathroom every 3 hours?? That is ridiculous&I'm surprised they have not been sued by money hungry lawyers

[@queuedjar4578]

You would have to simply work somewhere else, there are tons of more jobs that cater to people even with these medical conditions especially if you personally have talent that suits another job better. Bucees isn't the only gas station or place of employment ever.

[@lonewolftech]

@@queuedjar4578 see every state has a right I work and a anti discrimination policy so bucees would end up sued out of existence for her that move too! That’s illegal on so many levels

[@jbrise7560]

Looks like a great store, but would HATE working there.

[@ReneeCaraway]

It is a great store. I actually live right next to one-and have visited several. But yeah, there’s no way I’d want to work there.

[@susank.8803]

Don't work there!! Been there done that

[@queuedjar4578]

Places of such high quality basically require all this extra work regardless, that's the tradeoff you have to make.

[@a-b0t633]

Yikes. My husband has a interview there tomorrow morning but we've decided he'll call them he's not interested. The place sounds like a nightmare.

[@imanilyriccc__5197]

LOLLLL the 9 hours on the computer for training is sooo right bro. i fell asleep during my training. i lasted 7 months but it’s definitely overwhelming!! and it made me so drained. working 10 hrs straight everyday with only 20 min breaks. but the paychecks were really good.

[@bikefasho]

Would you say it was worth it?

[@imanilyriccc__5197]

@@bikefasho it’s worth it, i just say be mentally prepared working everyday and long hours !

[@imanilyriccc__5197]

@@bikefasho like they was times i would 10 days straight lol and it was the worse but my paychecks were amazing

[@queuedjar4578]

@@imanilyriccc__5197 Overall I'd say Bucees actually is worth it if you are the workaholic type, but that is asking a lot of people who may have been spoiled by other work experiences.

[@BriskyJam]

How much were your paychecks?

[@dreamingunderwater3531]

When I think I’m getting tired of my current job, I remember bucees.

[@bretthong6137]

I worked there and it sucks . They wanted a disabled person work 10 days straight

[@blblawhoo4338]

@1LT Trent u still work there

[@teresastewart1059]

You CAN NOT make friends because they don't allow you to socialize. As for moving up in the company, doesn't happen. And don't expect to take off for any reason, you won't get the time. Don't clock in 1 min late, you will be written up. But you will stay extra hrs. And yes , don't expect a break except a 10 min stand up eating moment. If you don't mind being a controlled robot have at it but if you enjoy life, don't bother applying.

[@Darth_Xionn]

You can't even socialize? Screw that. 10 hour shifts with people you can't even get to know is garbage.

[@ironmartysharpe8293]

@@teresastewart1059 not being allowed to socialize is violating your right to free speech

[@rickboucher9329]

I used to deliver their fuel trust me this article is 100% correct. But the high salaries make it worthwhile and all the jobs around them have to match those salaries trust me and they do

[@1024laf]

I don't care what they pay; no breaks, no lunch, no bathroom breaks --- no thank you!!!!!!!!! Do not have a Buc -Ee's near me or even heard of it but it seems like a nightmare working there; Who would agree to work there under these terms? I bet management sits on their big fat butts in their offices and get to stuff their faces while also going to the bathroom any time they want. No bathroom break, well they better be ready to mop a puddle under me everytime if I can't hold my piss and not get mad at me because this is Buc-Ee's policy not mine. And I am glad they lost that court case they put out on that one former employee, serves them right. A place like this needs to be put out of business or treat their employees more humanly and not like machines; but it also figures that it is located in Texas, where else would it be except a Republican run state.

[@kennethhall289]

This is not true at all locations

[@1024laf]

@@kennethhall289 It shouldn't be like this for any location. It is inhumane to treat people like this.

[@itsmeQue48]

Their definitely in different places! The place is amazing just feel bad to red their employees though! No matter the pay I wouldn’t be working their. Shit I’m a manager and my job hard enough this shit is insane

[@ANGELSLVME]

THEY NEED A UNION!!!!!!!

[@Darth_Xionn]

They actively union bust and encourage workers to rat on each other.

[@skepticalsmurf]

SERIOUSLY!!!

[@DrSweat]

That would only make things worse for them! They'd just end up with less take home pay and still not see any kind of improvement! Worked in a few unionized shops and I speak from experience, unions are only interested in their own well being!

[@Modine.]

I WAS thinking about applying at my Buc-ee's, not any more!

[@rodneyvoshell9296]

Sounds like a hell hole to work at., not allowed to use the bathroom?

[@pamhayes3465]

Hey, when got to pee you got to pee. It's either going to be in the bathroom or right here. You decide.

[@margaretgray4170]

That is insane! No wonder such a turn over in employees! No breaks or lunch time? Sounds like management needs to change their policies! If you don't treat your people right, money doesn't matter....they won't stay!

[@seth_ap148]

Sounds pretty rough, but I’m desperate. Applying in a few days 👍

[@gabrielespinoza8402]

did you get it?

[@Charlie-mt4uc]

Bro how we doin now?

[@TuxedoCrafter]

They died

[@seth_ap148]

Applied but never heard back

[@justing6594]

Thanks for the update!

[@markburns2545]

I fookin love buc.ees....awesome....my lord, I've got a hoodie,that's worn with respect. ...Best one stop,ever.. big up buc..ee's....

[@rodentcafeteria]

The title says "Workers" reveal what working at Buc-Ee's is like. Not a single worker was interviewed for this story.

[@byroncollins]

I can't wait for the Buc-ee's location in Oak Grove, Kentucky 😎👊‼️

[@sb61fury]

I heard when the roads get closed because they become impassable Bu-cees says you got to be there no matter what . If the roads are closes and of the employee has a wreck and their insurance will not pay for it, If that happens . Then Buc-ees will be required to take care of the bill

[@richardboreiko]

No lunch breaks? Bucc-ees may be getting a visit from the state labor boards.

[@debragriffith6628]

We were looking forward to visiting the new Buckees near us but after reading this we will probably skip it!

[@Railfan56]

How can you stay hydrated if you can't take a pee break? That means you cannot drink during your 8 hours - bad on the kidneys and your total health.

[@garylester8621]

In my 45 years in the work force, being busy for 8 hours was the best kind of job because it made the day go by really fast. I get tired of hearing all these whiny people complaining about being worked too hard. smh.

[@79jask]

These people need a union. If I am required to work beyond my DAILY hours, I get double time. Thanks to my union. They can’t “shave” my hours at the end of the work week.

[@queuedjar4578]

No need for a union if both the employer and the employee have already agreed to the terms of employment. Do you really like a large group of people, sometimes completely unknown or unassociated to you, placing so many one size fits all solutions that may or may not work for such a diverse pool of people, bloating the administrative and working process for something that should have already been solved between the employee and his or her boss? I'm sure there are some good things that you personally appreciate from a union, but there are probably also tons of bad sides you personally or others disagree with.

[@pat8437]

Where do you work and where can I apply 🤣

[@KemaDiary]

One of the worst companies I have ever worked for. They treat their employees like disposable garbage. Even a couple of the managers at my store quit.

[@blblawhoo4338]

because they are overworked

[@DrSweat]

Stopped in for my first visit in Sevierville Tn recently, it's huge! However, one visit was enough for me! Everything under that roof can be found elsewhere without the huge crowd and noise! The thing that killed it for me though was what they didn't have. Not a fan!

[@clintonanderson240]

A high turnover rate for a retail gas station? I'm truly shocked!!

[@mightymight4348]

No calls fr emergencies Or time to eat. Wt bout left over Foods donated to the need. Or thrown.

[@raysterling3668]

No benefits says it all. That's how they build these mega gas stations. I've bought some of their deserts in the past and the food was tasteless. I go to get gas and use the restroom then move on.

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Good approach, Ray. Piss and pump, and then we’re off. Their “store” is overrated and overhyped.

[@MadDogEntertainment6481]

I work for the St. Augustine Buc-ee's and much of this is over exaggerated. Some of it is true, such as the cell phone policy. You are given the number for the only line in the building and you are allowed to give that number to family. If something happens, they call in and the manager lets you know what happened. If you are caught in your cell phone at any time except your 20 minute break, you are likely to lose your job. As for the hair, unnatural colors aren't allowed, but you are allowed to grow it out. There are chairs in the back area for you to sit while eating, and breaks are 20 minutes, paid. Tattoos are allowed, but you have to keep them covered, so either wear sleeves or a long sleeve shirt. You start earning PTO immediately, and can use it at any time in 8 hour incriments. Once you've accumulated 40 hours of PTO, you can cash it out as a check, or, if you don't use any PTO, or don't use all that you have, you can roll it to the next year. You will earn the equivalent of 3 weeks worth of PTO in 1 calander year. The company does offer health benefits including medical, dental, and vision, but it is a bit pricey. The company does promote from within, and offers paid relocation for members of management who move to a newly opened location. Even low level managers make solid money, with salaries going as high as $250k for General Store Managers. Buc-ee's is strict because they have become so big that they have to be strict to maintain the level of excellency people have come to expect of them. Play by the rules, and you'll be ok

[@billychoate9069]

I consider the BBQ brisket and pork to be sub par. The meat is basically cooked in a oven that contains a very small amount of wood for char and flavor but they still feel the need to smother it in sauce because of the bitterness of the cook.... It almost looks like BBQ SAUCE SOUP!.... If you've been to Texas you know what i'm talking about. Don't do this Q.....

[@Stupranos]

In terms of chain rise Rudy’s probably gonna be at the top.

[@Rembrant427]

Accurate

[@jakebarker1269]

Can you make a video on Publix

[@lorettatayor5840]

it's illegal to work someone without a 30 minute break after working for 6 hours. they could be sued.

[@GamingWithGeo]

Sorry but it's not. The Fair Labor Standards Act places no requirements on employers to provide breaks of any sort. Because of this, they can require all adult workers to work shifts of any length without receiving a meal or rest break without violating the FLSA.

[@SF-tb4uv]

They give 30 minutes lunch

[@queuedjar4578]

This is actually dependent on state law in most cases, and every state has different labor laws.

[@Drummingwizkid]

I was going to stop there in Florida. I think ill skip it now.

[@joez4445]

favoritism, terrible management, and absolutely no accountability on the manager's part to get the different shifts in line one shift always does more work. My store the one in Temple was by far the worse management I've ever seen.

[@mikefly562]

I read that the working conditions at Buc-ee's is very similar to a North Korean prison camp, and that management and the owners are not just brutal, but also insanely cruel to their employees.

[@timekimcinnis6474]

All of this isn't true.. The Buccees I work at in SC, we have break tables with chairs and we get 20 min.. You can use your phone only at break and at the break tables.. We do have a number for emergencies that we're allowed to give family only!! I make $23 an hr on 3rd shift.. Now the rest is TRUE!! The hair rules aren't true either.. Also if you need to make an emergency call, you're allowed to step in the office and do so.. we're also allowed to go to the restroom as needed..

[@michaelramirez1996]

Hair rules are discrimination against male employees,my cousin works for bucees and he has long hair.

[@supermonkey8984]

@@michaelramirez1996 which Buc-ee's does he work at?

[@knittinggirl13]

Been there as a Customer. Working there? If it was the last place on Earth. Not even then. I have worked in Retail since I was 16. I am 58. Old right? Well, you all get there. From what I saw..chaos pure. I observe. Since I want to relocate. I am a hard worker. From what I have experienced there as a Customer, it was like I would imagine a Cattle Drive would be more relaxing to participate in? I just wanted to get out of there. And that fast. Put the CEO's and whoever developed these gas stations in there to work. It would be fun to watch. Pure Chaos. Clean yes. I just felt for the Employees. As we "Herded through this mayhem", I just wanted to get out and far away from that place. I didn't want to get anything anymore. I was hungry at the time as we had skipped lunch. Out of there and far away. I would never stop there again. I would rather push, or carry my car if it were out of fuel! Or just walk. It was a one time experience that I do not care to experience again. As a customer. I can't imagine, and I tried what the employees are going through. A nightmare I imagine. Highly advertised I believe in Athens, my daughter lives not too far away from there....wanted to check the place out. I almost had a panic attack. Getting out of there was the most pleasant feeling. Now to the prices. Very expensive. A couple sandwiches...I was starving. Nothing spectacular. As I said, I just wanted to get out of there. One was $12...something in a bun, the other close to $ 9.00 in a bun, and a bag of chips. Paid 40 something. To think, and I said to my daughter..."Seriously? You dragged me here. We could have had a nice quiet, peaceful dinner elsewhere." In a restaurant? l felt she dragged me to a place of Hell. But I guess one must experience that? BTW. It was so busy there, if I would have pulled my legs up, I probably would have been carried through by the crowds. This video is great. Not for people with anxiety. Honestly, don't get me wrong here. If you don't have anxiety and want to experience what it feels like. Here you go. Got flashbacks from watching it. Like I said...I got a ton of experience as an Employee, lead sales, Assistant Manager, Manager. No. Just no. And I am a very calm and patient person. That's pretty much what I envision the threshold of hell looks like.

[@jo8726t]

I don't think that's legal. You get two fifteen minute break plus a lunch hour.

[@queuedjar4578]

The labor laws are different for every state so this may not always be the case.

[@kathybattle8502]

It’s true, my child worked there no one has Sunday’s off and you can’t sit on your break if you smoke you can smoke in your car on the property. They do not have people of color in management!

[@loviebrownlow6983]

they do have color management! I know 3 of them personally!

[@kathybattle8502]

They do not have blacks in upper management

[@stephf2053]

​@@kathybattle8502, I'm sure they have no problem with anyone being in management if they are qualified. Color doesn't matter. Please stop with the race bs.

[@Rembrant427]

That last note is true. . But you missed to say....I'd they "do" its only for bottom chain positions... For customers to see ..but do you ever see them in leadership position? Nooope

[@Rembrant427]

​@@kathybattle8502so Kathy your 100% correct

[@BrianShaw-g2u]

It's gotten a lot better 20 minute break you can sit down and if you have to make a call just ask management and you can use it on your break

[@TheOldtimes57]

do they allow spouses to work in the same store

[@noway57]

Ask management to make a call on your break? Lmfao pathetic

[@sweethometennessee6537]

Sounds like it could be a great place to work if they didn't run it like a boot camp as it sounds on this video. I'm not opposed to working...and working hard, but it sounds like the harder you work, the harder they work you. Isn't it against labor law not to take a 15 min break every 4 hours??? I would NEVER apply to a place like this! Shame on Bucce's for treating hard working people like this!!!

[@Stupranos]

I looked it up awhile back for Texas law. They do the absolute on the dot bear minimum legal amount.

[@sweethometennessee6537]

@@Stupranos Maybe they should call it "Bucees Boot Camp"

[@susank.8803]

I worked at one in Temple, TX and you only get one 20min break the entire time you're there, doesn't matter if it's an 8hr or 10hr shift. They really could care less about the employees, no breakroom at all breaks are to be taken in the store warehouse and there's like 2 little high tables in there smh

[@MrKongatthegates]

they do a 10 minute paid break after 4 hours

[@michaelramirez1996]

My cousin works at bucees and has long hair and is male,it would be considered sexist not to allow someone to have long hair based on their gender. He said it does suck working there and is looking elsewhere

[@Digital-Wave]

tell him to try looking for a places that have a union

[@queuedjar4578]

@@Digital-Wave Unions suck though.

[@Darth_Xionn]

Jobs like this are why we need unions, folks.

[@bendalton5221]

wow, a place you have to work at actually wants you to stay off of your gaddamned cell phone and do some work.... what a crazy idea. What a bunch of marshmallows... and cupcakes

[@blblawhoo4338]

lets see how long u last there

[@MatoroMahri]

Do you see the irony of saying something like this on the internet?

[@bendalton5221]

@@MatoroMahri not really - I'm not at work when I'm posting something or reading things on the internet... no irony there, you got the wrong word. Keep reading the dictionary, you'll find the right word soon enough, you almost got it....

[@bendalton5221]

@@blblawhoo4338 I could last there as long as I wanted to. I worked in the restaurant industry for 23 years, which is harder than working at Buccee's. The last 10 years was in fine dining places, out front in view of customers, and we never had our cell phones even on us, wasn't permitted. You can live without one for 4 hours it is possible. It's even nice to go without one you should try it, you know, discover life

[@BasedTX-jc7kf]

It’s so strange how people will quit departments in the MASSES -they just load the work onto the ones that show up…

[@Tripledashhh_]

Love their salted caramel corn but their management needs to relax on them poor workers lol

[@KoboldGamer]

I have plantar fasciitis, I can't stand in a small space for hours at a time. I CAN walk for hours at a time, but shuffling around in a small space kills me. I don't think I could physically work at buc-ees.

[@23Casss1eee]

I work at Deli and I love it. Love my associates and $23/hr. Good paycheck. Lol

[@gmltruth]

Sometimes the price you pay to work at a place like this just to high.. They work their employees 10 hours plus. You get 20 minute breaks. They have 3 chairs in a break room. If your eating lunch you have to do it standing up.

[@robertcottrill1220]

It sucks just like working at any corporate company.....like any retail out let or box store..... except maybe one Costco they actually take care of their employees

[@acbc3543]

I think I’m gonna boycott that place . 😂

[@pvfeB7Ax]

I heard Sheetz is better, is this true?

[@guyc66]

No, but I love their tag line “Why the Sheetz not?”……makes me laugh every time I fill my car up there.

[@ryankelsey9646]

Making your employees slave for 8+hours around delicious smelling food and snacks only to get 15 minutes where they might get to maybe eat something paltry enough to keep them going for the rest of the shift is wrong. Just because the break laws get skirted because buccees can afford to pay fines doesn’t mean they should be allowed to practice business like this. The break laws need to change to the point where your business gets punished for real if it violates labor laws. I’m not pro union when your business can operate without one,but buccees could probably use a labor union if these are the agonizing work conditions.

[@GlennAndrews-dw1cx]

Not an expert, but it is hard to start a Union where the workers do not have job skills. Second, most of these “Bucees” are in Texas and the South which have “right to work” laws which are anti Union. Third, companies like this listen everyday like the Stasi over anyone even mentioning organizing a Union. Supposedly according to an employee, employees are not allowed to speak with one another outside of doing their labor. Like one employee asking another on the floor “Hey, did you see the game last Sunday?” I have never been in a Bucees and probably never will.

[@Ebolter1]

federal laws back breaks after hours worked , no sure where you got your info and OSHA has nothing to do with it

[@monk3yBon3]

Unionize. The expectations here are near slavery.

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Yes, these “freedom loving” right winger Texans…who…oddly enough…apply North Korea labor camp principles 😂

[@mario3804]

Wow that’s horrible I’ve heard the same types of comments previously from Amazon employees but they changed their ways not sure how much of it changed but this is horrible more reason to look for another job.

[@YboyPu]

No where near this.. amazon 2x 30min breaks

[@historicalaccuracy15]

Pretty sure Amazon only changed their ways cause their employees started getting fed up enough to start popping off union drives and won at least one at one location so now corporates probably sweating bullets over it and straightening up, well at least long enough for the heat to die down that is, then they'll be right back to cracking the whip on the wage slaves no doubt. Probably gonna take the same kinda thing for Buc-ees to change too, that or for the federal government to start actually enforcing labor rights protections with more than slaps on the wrist

[@copperblaze22]

Mashed is telling people don't even bother to apply, they won't treat you like a human.

[@brianjoachim8442]

I would love to work here just from watching the video it sounds like fun and a lot of opportunities but do you have any in Green Bay Wisconsin that's where I live

[@Lonewolf_1776]

Sounds like working at an Amazon warehouse

[@daveotuwa5596]

My area doesn't have Buc-ee's but Terrible Herbst.

[@shirlyfolger9323]

Hold up wait a minute, their allowed NO LUNCH BREAKS..

[@johnathanholbrook4579]

I just got hired yesterday. I start next month. This video makes me nervous 😂 I knew of the high turnover rate but I figured most places have that nowadays anyway but apparently it’s worse at bucees. Wish me luck

[@faithb.3254]

How is it going by the way?! I’m thinking about applying but this video made me nervous too lol

[@Leo-vf3py]

The place that no handycap wheel chairs for use

[@dizzotizzo69]

This information is either outdated or only certain locations have this going on. I have a couple friends that work at a Bucees and their lunch is 30 mins and 2 10 minute breaks, while working 8 hr. days.

[@xxx-ih4vw]

So much for me wanting more money doing retail when I've been a supervisors that sounds like hell if they just fix the bathroom thing it be better

[@brianjoachim8442]

I never heard of this company is there any and Green Bay Wisconsin or Wisconsin area I'm from Wisconsin I have never heard of this company

[@KA-sh1lz]

They have branches in a lot of states but yet they do NOT exist in west Texas for some reason 😒.

[@ojeda916]

5:15 Fat Nugget lol i get it

[@DieselDucy]

This is a TERRIBLE employer.

[@SandraBugler-vq6co]

Isn't it against labor laws to not get a break?

[@juliebooth6931]

A lot of diabetics need a phone that monitor numbers, figure carbs for insulin intake plus a snack.

[@Quanic2000]

This started off positive with the above minimum wage pay... 😬

[@wolfpacva]

Sounds like a terrible place to work. I know i would never work there and now i would never shop there

[@ourclassicmovies1929-es1jd]

all these job requirements are well known long before you're hired. They DO have lunch breaks and you're NOT on your feet 8 hours a day. My nephew works there. IF ANY OF THESE RIDICULOUS ACCUSATIONS WERE TRUE OSHA WOULD'VE SHUT THEM DOWN ON DAY ONE AND EVERYONE KNOWS IT If you don't like the job then LEAVE and find another gig 🙃

[@j.vosier6786]

Do u want a cookie??

[@Birdbandb]

Sounds like a nightmare. Just bc they pay A LITTLE more it’s not comparable work to their competitors.