Workplace reviews and discussion: DAISO_台灣大創百貨股份有限公司

Merchandising work

1) Most of the time, there are two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday).

2) Overtime pay is provided in accordance with the Labor Standards Act.

3) Public holidays are days off, although they may be moved to feasible dates to accommodate scheduling needs.

4) There are three seasonal bonuses (convenience-store vouchers), paid from the welfare fund deducted from monthly salaries.

1) It is described as having two days off per week, but overnight shifts extend into Saturday morning, so the nominal two days off are effectively 1.5 days.

2) Overtime is compulsory. Early on, those who do not cooperate are subjected to subtle pressure (e.g., “Everyone is working overtime; please show empathy and work hard together”). Later, this becomes an explicit requirement (e.g., “If you are unwilling to cooperate, you may consider resigning”).

3) Supervisors sign the compensatory-leave application forms for public holidays on employees’ behalf. In practice, I have only seen this form once, despite having worked here for more than six months.

4) The bonus distribution system is not announced at all. The only people who probably understand it clearly are senior company executives, the administration department, and high-level managers.

5) The fixed work locations for merchandising change frequently. There may be long-term fixed work locations in other counties or cities, but transportation expenses can only be claimed for intercity Taiwan Railway fares.

6) Reporting to someone above one’s immediate supervisor is prohibited. Even asking work-related questions may be considered bypassing the chain of command.

7) Temporary business trips to other counties or cities occur frequently. However, buying a return ticket in advance is considered disrespectful to the company, even if you have to absorb the cost yourself when you cannot use the ticket.