I’m currently interviewing for a non-tech role at Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, AR. This would require relocation from the west coast to Arkansas. Does anyone work there and can shed light on the work environment? What is it like living in the Bentonville area? Specifically for younger, single professionals. #walmart
It's an absolute shithole. It's hot as fuck, absolutely nothing to do, there's construction all over town. I mean, I honestly don't know how anyone moving from the West Coast would survive there.
I figured that’s how it was there but may be worth roughing it out and save $$ for a bit. Is it difficult to switch teams/locations? For example: Start in Bentonville and transfer roles to Dallas
Ok you def hAve a warped perspective of you think it’s a shit hole. It’s literally in the top places to live consistently year over year. It’s a hidden gem here don’t let this scare you.
Haters are going to hate, but as someone who moved from Manhattan to Bentonville recently and in my early 30s, it’s really pretty nice. I would recommend a visit to Bentonville before you decide either way. It’s like living in a nice suburb without a major city (though Fayetteville is nice). There’s not as many young professionals from the coast hear, but culture is very friendly and inclusive. Most of the construction is around new housing and building out the beautiful new home office campus that will be ready in 2025. Non-tech work hours are usually something like 8/9- 5. Many people who work here have families so very flexible working wise and you don’t get worked to death. Pay is also good relative to costs by and large.
What is inclusive about this area? There are groups, spaces, and events, but the govt and the majority of people are very opposed to inclusivity.
The coworkers, people who you can do hobbies with (at least the ones I’ve done), meeting neighbors, and general interactions in public. Agreed that state legislators aren’t as inclusive or liberal as I would like, but at least in NWA there is considerable effort and money spent to make opportunities and places for people to feel they belong
Ex Walmart non tech here. The culture sucks. As for the area, it’s a lot nicer than most towns of similar size not connected to a major city, but it has some serious gaps and drawbacks. Some people love it, my theory being they have had some sort of horrendous experience elsewhere or don’t know what good looks like. I guess it’s nice if you’re a Republican and don’t mind shitty weather and subpar dining, shopping, healthcare, entertainment, and travel options.
Yikes. Is it difficult to transfer offices/teams? BV —> Dallas would be ideal
There’s not much non tech in Dallas
Absolutely don’t move to Bentonville. Walmart is decent but it’s super corporate and they’re really cheap.
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Bentonville is great, so are the surrounding cities if you’re younger check out Fayetteville