Uniform budget only goes so far before it's out of your pocket. NO NO NO NO overtime, they loathe overtime. Somewhat frequent reminders that our job is to pay shareholder dividends. Facilitating hoarding. The sales tactics of specific merchandise are sometimes borderline mendacious, given one knows the industry and related products inside and out; but I guess that's sales for you. To be fair though, we don't rip people off, ever. Just like the post office, you are expected to go outside whether there is rain, sleet, snow or shine. ESS pinches its pennies hard. We're often given tasks and provided with the cheapest, bare minimum tools and equipment and are expected to produce professional results. Your regular day off is subject to change with just a few days notice. Small staff [relative] means there is fierce competition for small number of promotions.