Question 1

Do workers at Smart & Final get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 2

Does Smart & Final pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
49% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 3

At Smart & Final, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 4

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
84% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 5

Is the health insurance from Smart & Final affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 6

Do people get paid time off at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
87% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 7

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

88% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 8

Do workers at Smart & Final worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
52% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 9

Do Smart & Final workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it for Smart & Final workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 11

How easy is it to get time off at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to get time off.
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 12

Do Smart & Final managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
79% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 13

Do jobs at Smart & Final spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 14

How easy is it to take sick days at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 15

Is a Smart & Final job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
89% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Question 16

Is working at Smart & Final good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
78% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Question 17

Do people at Smart & Final feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 18

Do people at Smart & Final get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
79% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 19

Is it stressful to work at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed out here.
79% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 20

Do people at Smart & Final enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Only some people enjoy their job.
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 21

Do people at Smart & Final recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 22

Do people get enough training when they start at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 23

Do people get support to advance at Smart & Final?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 24

Do people think Smart & Final’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 25

Do workers feel well informed about how Smart & Final is doing?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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Pay

Most people get paid breaks

Only some people get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Sick days don’t use up paid time off

Most part-timers get paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Some people worry about their hours

Most people can choose their shifts

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Most people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Most people are stressed out

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