Question 1

Do workers at City Market get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
83% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Question 2

Does City Market pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
52% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 3

At City Market, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
45% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 4

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from City Market?

Accepted Answer

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
40% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.

Question 5

Do part-time workers get paid time off at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and March 2026.

Question 6

Is the health insurance from City Market affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and July 2026.

Question 7

Do people get paid time off at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
81% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Question 8

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.

50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 9

Do workers at City Market worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
46% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 10

Do City Market workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 11

How easy is it for City Market workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 12

How easy is it to get time off at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to get time off.
54% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 13

Do City Market managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
43% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 14

Do jobs at City Market spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
30% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 15

How easy is it to take sick days at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
37% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 16

Is working at City Market good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 17

Do people at City Market feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 18

Do people at City Market get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 19

Is it stressful to work at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed here.
82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 20

Do people at City Market enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Only some people enjoy their job.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Question 21

Do people at City Market recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 22

Do people get enough training when they start at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 23

Do people get support to advance at City Market?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 24

Do people think City Market’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% 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 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 25

Do workers feel well informed about how City Market is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

City Market

Cashier - Downtown Store

Cashier - Downtown Store

Prepared Foods General Staff - Downtown Store

Prepared Foods General Staff - Downtown Store

Deli Service Staff - South End Store

Deli Service Staff - South End Store

Cashier - South End Store

Cashier - South End Store

Prepared Foods General Staff - South End Store

Prepared Foods General Staff - South End Store

Rounder - Downtown Store

Rounder - Downtown Store

Deli Service Coordinator - Downtown Store

Deli Service Coordinator - Downtown Store

Grocery Stocker - South End Store

Grocery Stocker - South End Store

Deli Service Staff - Downtown Store

Deli Service Staff - Downtown Store

Deli Service Team Leader - Downtown Store

Deli Service Team Leader - Downtown Store

Produce Stocker - South End Store

Produce Stocker - South End Store

Produce Stocker - South End Store Temporary Position

Produce Stocker - South End Store Temporary Position

Kitchen Team Leader - Downtown Store

Kitchen Team Leader - Downtown Store

Replenishment Buyer - Fresh (Meat & Seafood) - South End Store

Replenishment Buyer - Fresh (Meat & Seafood) - South End Store

Temporary Administrative Accounting Specialist

Temporary Administrative Accounting Specialist

PHARMACY/TECHNICIAN

PHARMACY/TECHNICIAN

DELI/ASST DEPT LEADER

DELI/ASST DEPT LEADER

STR MGMT/e-COMMERCE SUPERVISOR

STR MGMT/e-COMMERCE SUPERVISOR

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk

Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk

Cashier - Downtown Store

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Job description

What City Market employees say

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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

Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation

Only some part-timers can get health insurance

Most part-timers get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Some people worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Most people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Most people are stressed

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