Q&A With 84 Lumber Employees

Drug test

Yes, both - but only for initial employment and in the event of a workplace accident.

How they treated their employees - employee benefits.

Terrible. Vacation and Sick Time. Neither carries over from year to year. In the first 2 years (including the year that you're hired) is shockingly low - as in a day or two for an entire year of vacation. After 2 years you get 10 days of vacation given to you on Jan 1 of the year. After 5 years, you get your birthday off (paid). I believe the maximum vacation time is 2 weeks + sick time. Sick time cannot be used in lieu of vacation time.

30 minutes.

There are no (employee) pets in the workplace. Customers sometimes bring their own dogs in.

Apply online. Get interview. Pass interview. Receive offer. Pass drug screening and background check (1-3 days). Total process could be as short as a week.

At the minimum, something with a collar. A sports coat would be acceptable. A suit would be awkward.

For some - I'd assume it's the background check/drug screening.

None. There a no work from home opportunities at 84.

The interview process was quick and painless. One of the easiest, most laid back interviews, that I've been on.

I can't speak to relocation stipend - I assume they have this. Relocation is VERY common and almost always expected. I can say that in certain circumstances a gas/vehicle stipend does occur per business needs.

In my 9 months of being at 84, there has been no company sponsored outings.

I met with the store manager. A few days (2-3) and was presented with an offer.

Limited. 3 levels from one provider. No HSA option.

Not secure. The threat of "do this, or you will be terminated" has been communicated to various staff members numerous times a week.

I feel that 84's future is not bright. I believe that the company needs a major overhaul internally - with a large emphasis on its employees.

84 Lumber has a company condo in Florida that is available to employees. Employees must pay for their time there, but it is an unusual perk.

They make an honest effort to understand the work environment outside the office staff.

Good attitudes

Our competitors in the same field pay higher wages