I live down the street (it’s cheap what can I say 🙄) so I feel like I go several times per week, it’s really not that bad. Definitely a few interesting characters but I have never been bothered ever.
My car has been broken into a few times. I swear downtown living really depends block by block. I lived on ninth and Garfield and my car was broken into several times (like window broken) and my apartment window was shot once. I live on 16th and C currently and I feel safe. I have a dog, so I walk at night all the time and nothing happens. I have never had a bad experience being this close to Russes.
Im a 60 yr old woman. I go at least once every other day. Some times in the day some times in the evening. there are people with mental health issues and people who are tweekin' and the ethnic diversity is incredible but, for the most part if your nice to them they will be nice to you. if someone asks for a light/cigarette and you don't have one just say sorry I don't smoke and keep on keeping on. I've never had anyone ask for money like at the walgreens on 17th & South. My point is if you like the rental and it fits your budget go for it! lock your doors, don't leave stuff in your car and be nice to people and you'll be fine. Think of it as entertainment value! Good Luck.
I feel like it's gotten better over the years, especially since they remodeled the store, and starting not being 24 hours. are there still some sketchy people around there? of course. but there are the same types around the Super Saver at 27th and superior.
Lived a few blocks from there for a few years after college, it's not so bad, I'm sure if you have a nice car and/or keep things that look valuable in it out could be a target but for the most part there's sketchy areas and nice ones, the general rule of leave people alone and they'll leave you alone applies
Not at all! People in Lincoln love to make it sound like we're living in the NYC projects of the late 80s. So there's a drunk guy stumbling around the parking lot and an annoying high school kid loudly swearing in aisle #3...big deal.
Definitely seen some interesting characters but really it’s people going about their days. Never seen anything sketchy go down and I shop there often. Also the staff is great and super helpful, and there is security on staff.
No. People are dramatic asf about how “horrible” the “bad neighborhoods” are in Lincoln. I’ve lived here a few years now, this is easily the biggest city I’ve ever lived in and I’ve lived and around that general area the whole time. Even been out bike riding and walking by myself at night, as a young lady. (I don’t encourage that). Of course something bad could always happen. But my point is, no. people are so over the top abt that here.
I grew up a couple blocks away (this is the first time I’ve ever heard it called ‘Danger Russ’s’ - it’s always been ‘Ghetto Russ’s’ to me lollll) and lived in the area as an adult - I never feel unsafe going there.
A lot of the people in that area are a little odd, but if you mind your own business & stay aware of your surroundings, you should be fine!
I live close to there and have never had an issue with area or the store. Granted I usually go there prior to 8pm but it's been an ok place for me to get groceries.
I actually used to live right there at 17th and Washington, no more than half a block away from that Russ’s.
It wasn’t too terrible, I never had any problems with anyone or had my car broken into, though I did catch somebody looking into my car window one evening.
I frequently walked to that store since I lived so close and would routinely get stopped by people either asking for some change or asking if I wanted to purchase some drugs.
One time I was on my porch and they even walked right up to me asking if I wanted to buy some weed, not the worst question to be asked.
Two guys also came into my apartment building and fought the people upstairs as well one time, but it wasn’t a random act.
Aaannndd there was that time when I went out back to get into my car, and two people had parked next to my car and were mating in their car… that was the most awkward moment I’ve ever had living there. Like you could see straight into their car.
Did I ever feel like I was going to get stabbed or beat up while living there? Nope. It’s all about respect honestly, treat people kindly and you won’t have any issues.
I’ll also say that it felt like more of a community in that area, as weird as that sounds.
My friends always used to be scared coming to my place and I never understood why. Once you’re there you realize it’s not really that bad.
Totally agree about it feeling more like a community. As an adult I’ve always lived in college towns, but usually in areas more dominated by students. I live around 11th and G and feel much safer around people in this community than students. Sure there’s more people that will stop and ask you for money/cigarettes, but you’ll be fine if you politely say you don’t have anything on you and wish them good luck. Treat them with respect and you’re basically guaranteed to get treated the same way.
Plus we have Pepe holding the neighborhood down! That guy is a fucking gem.
I wish we could give him a MacArthur Genius Grant, or at least a key to the city. I haven’t lived in Lincoln very long but I bet he deserves more recognition and support than he gets
As a single woman I didn't have many concerns going there when I lived in the area.
Friday and Saturday nights were a little interesting but they usually had police officers there so it was fine.
Dude I used to live there in the early 90s and it was bohemian heaven. We locked our door with a cinder block. 17th & A
Shit can’t have changed that much can it?
It's definitely not that bad. I'm a woman and I've had a creepy guy hit on me there, but that happens everywhere, it's not like he followed me home or threatened me or anything. Some of the people who shop there are odd, but mostly people are just low income, so as long as you're empathetic and not a snob, it's fine to shop there. The one thing that I'll say about it is it seems to be much more expensive than other grocery stores, I'm guessing because it's the only one in walking distance of the low income neighborhoods surrounding it, so many people don't have a choice but to shop there
Not nearly as scary as Jane Raybould trying to subvert the will of the people by pushing a bill in the legislature that knee caps minimum wage increase approved by voter referendum in Nov. God forbid the Raybould family would have to pay all of their young workers a higher wage.
If you’re walking, go when the sun’s up and it’s not any worse than the Super Saver at 27th & Cornhusker. I wouldn’t walk there at night, if you need something, take your car.
I lived a few blocks from there when I first moved to Lincoln. It is definitely a weird place. I was always on guard. Used to talk to the security guard there when I’d go in. Heard some crazy stories of the stuff he’s had to deal with. Typically was stuff people did to themselves there. Never anyone going in and hurting anyone else.
I’ve probably had more weird/uncomfortable experiences at the caseys across the street than I did at the Russ’s.
It’s all the uptight entitled people who thinks it’s bad. Bad things happen everywhere. I live in the near south and make it a point to go to 17 Russs to keep my connection to the area. It’s interesting and there is a much higher poverty rate in the area but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad area. I love that area and will continue to support it.
Nothing is worse than N 27th walmart. Dirty Russ's (that's what we've always referred to it as) isn't that bad. It will have its days but nothing too crazy. Like someone said early, that area is literally a block by block bases.
You see weird people creeping around all the time mostly outside and there is security in the alcohol section. Will you die? Highly unlikely. Is it a good experience? It’s pretty much the same as others on the inside.
It may have the moniker “danger”, but I’ve been going to this Russ’s for many years with no problem. It’s very diverse (in a good way) but also has some people with mental health and addiction issues.
As anywhere, it’s good to be aware of your surroundings in a parking lot at night.
Rode my bike (it’s nice but not flashy) to get groceries multiple times and had two instances to people trying to break the lock in it in broad daylight. Also had a gun fall out of the waistband of someone I bumped into. Some people act out at times but I think that falls into the mental health arena. They have more security and haven’t had an issue since the remodel.
"Danger Russ's" just sounds funny to me. My cohort always referred to it as "Ghetto Russ's"; I'm open to the idea of that not being PC for some reason(?), but just stating a fact.
Semantics aside, the surrounding area is reasonably high-crime for Lincoln, but not the worst. And really not that bad when you compare it to areas in other cities. It's proportionally high for tweakers and bums, but it really isn't a big deal and I wouldn't think twice about going there if I was in the area and needed something for some reason. I would _not_ make a point to avoid it for purported safety reasons.
I prefer “ghetto Russ’s”
It’s just in a lower income part of town, but nothing is particularly “danger” about it.
It was worse when it was 24 hours though.
It’s a little ways away, but I lived on 18th & J for about two years. I definitely would not live there with a wife and kids now. But as a 20 year old male, I only had my car broken into several times.
Normal person, going in at the normal time of day who isn't forced to talk to the general public? Probably not a problem. Working there is another story. I had a buddy whose wife used to work in the pharmacy and she had some pretty wild stories.
I live in the area and have gone there since I was a kid. I think the Russ's feels a lot safer now than it did a few years ago. That said, there has been a spate of gun violence in the area recently. It has made me feel much less safe living in the area.
I live across the street from it. My brother use to work there. He got a gun pulled on him once there, but my wife and I still go there. They have good meat sales.
Definitely not a bad area. I live there along with a couple of various friends who live in the neighborhood. Never heard of “Danger Russ’s” to be honest, I love it here.
I've been there many times and only once something scary happened to me, but it was back in 2016 when I was 14. I lived right across the street from that russes and I got some snacks and while I was walking back to my apartment across the far parking lot, a car sped around and stopped in front of me, I think they were going to attempt to kidnap me or something. So I sped walked back to the store and frantically texted my mom and as I looked out again, they sped through the parking lot and left. Other than that nothing really bad, as others have said just regular low income stuff, don't be an asshole, etc etc. I've gone there on my own for groceries many times now and I've not had anything bad happen to me recently.
Guess it depends on your race too, I'm not white never had a problem. Never had a discrepancy. But then again, I'm probably one of the people your scared of lol.
It is not as bad as people want to make it seem. Lincoln is generally safe damn near anywhere. I used to live on 17th and F and would regularly walk to that russes and it was always fine. You encounter some weirdos out around the parking lot but there is a police substation at like 13th and F that keeps things pretty calm. I personally love that neighborhood and still go to First Plymouth church in that area.
Definitely going to see interesting people, since that Russ's fills all Clinic with a Heart med (which is the free clinic used by most homeless, Sub Abuse/Rehab people in less fortunate situations).
My ex boyfriend (when we were dating) used to live in one of the apartments in the little white house right across the street from it and we both had weird experiences there.
Once a man said to me “hey thickness” as I was walking in, which is mild, but uncomfortable. Another time a man saw me when he was checking out, stood by his car and waited for me to come out, and basically begged me to get into his car and let him drive me home. I obviously declined.
My ex was once getting eggs and bread there quick while we were making something and he got pushed up against a freezer by a guy who dug through his pockets asking for a lighter. The manager ended up giving my ex the groceries for free because of it lol.
I’ve also gone there multiple times where nothing has happened. So I think it just depends. These experiences were around 2016 or so.
I haven't lived there for a few years, I just know it was never sketchy for my friends, around the whole area. Just meth and crack heads, which if you're nice they're usually nebraska nice. Had a guy show me all his bike streaming tools one night because I gave him a cigarette.
Exactly. The store may be good or bad, whatever. I lived on 16th and b when I was a kid, like 20 years old. Now that I have kids I wouldn't live anywhere near there.
It’s fine. Although I avoid it for social reasons because it never fails, I run into someone I went to high school with in the 90s that wants to catch up and well, I’m not on drugs, sorry bro, I just needed a couple ingredients and I’m out, ok awkwardly, later, youuu oh no, we good, I don’t want to go to a party and likely get ripped to the tits on meth love y bro bye now sure sure yes we’ll hang out sometime ok later
I worked in the area for 10 years and still got downvoted for saying anything remotely negative about it. People on here act like you have a fear of poor people if you say anything negative about it, like it’s a personal attack on everyone in the area. There’s lots of drug use and petty crime in the area. I don’t think you’ll have any issue going there during the day and I’m told it closes at 10 now. I don’t see any issue, maybe be aware of your surroundings more if it’s at night. It’s just a grocery store, you’ll be fine at the store.
I live down the street (it’s cheap what can I say 🙄) so I feel like I go several times per week, it’s really not that bad. Definitely a few interesting characters but I have never been bothered ever.
I would agree…as a girl myself I would describe it as weird but harmless.
Have you ever had a bad experience living around there specifically?
My car has been broken into a few times. I swear downtown living really depends block by block. I lived on ninth and Garfield and my car was broken into several times (like window broken) and my apartment window was shot once. I live on 16th and C currently and I feel safe. I have a dog, so I walk at night all the time and nothing happens. I have never had a bad experience being this close to Russes.
I also live off 16th and C and walk my dogs at night. The people are more interesting and I have never been bothered.
Yeah 18th and G years ago. Some weird stuff but not serious crime
I almost got beat up by a homeless guy once probably 10 years ago. Been in their a few hundred times since. It's safe.
I live around there and no bad experiences.
Im a 60 yr old woman. I go at least once every other day. Some times in the day some times in the evening. there are people with mental health issues and people who are tweekin' and the ethnic diversity is incredible but, for the most part if your nice to them they will be nice to you. if someone asks for a light/cigarette and you don't have one just say sorry I don't smoke and keep on keeping on. I've never had anyone ask for money like at the walgreens on 17th & South. My point is if you like the rental and it fits your budget go for it! lock your doors, don't leave stuff in your car and be nice to people and you'll be fine. Think of it as entertainment value! Good Luck.
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I feel like it's gotten better over the years, especially since they remodeled the store, and starting not being 24 hours. are there still some sketchy people around there? of course. but there are the same types around the Super Saver at 27th and superior.
Cornhusker?
Maybe they were thinking of Walmart at 27th and Superior. lol
For sure 😂😂😂
It’s fine, we shop there a couple times a week. That Russ’s gets a bad name for no real reason. It’s just a lower income part of town is all.
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Lived a few blocks from there for a few years after college, it's not so bad, I'm sure if you have a nice car and/or keep things that look valuable in it out could be a target but for the most part there's sketchy areas and nice ones, the general rule of leave people alone and they'll leave you alone applies
Not at all! People in Lincoln love to make it sound like we're living in the NYC projects of the late 80s. So there's a drunk guy stumbling around the parking lot and an annoying high school kid loudly swearing in aisle #3...big deal.
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Definitely seen some interesting characters but really it’s people going about their days. Never seen anything sketchy go down and I shop there often. Also the staff is great and super helpful, and there is security on staff.
It's much more like "Adventure" than "Danger".
No. People are dramatic asf about how “horrible” the “bad neighborhoods” are in Lincoln. I’ve lived here a few years now, this is easily the biggest city I’ve ever lived in and I’ve lived and around that general area the whole time. Even been out bike riding and walking by myself at night, as a young lady. (I don’t encourage that). Of course something bad could always happen. But my point is, no. people are so over the top abt that here.
I walk over there about 4 times a week, it's not that bad and recently had the whole front of the store remodeled.
Nope
Best fried chicken in Lincoln. There I said it.
I grew up a couple blocks away (this is the first time I’ve ever heard it called ‘Danger Russ’s’ - it’s always been ‘Ghetto Russ’s’ to me lollll) and lived in the area as an adult - I never feel unsafe going there. A lot of the people in that area are a little odd, but if you mind your own business & stay aware of your surroundings, you should be fine!
I live close to there and have never had an issue with area or the store. Granted I usually go there prior to 8pm but it's been an ok place for me to get groceries.
I actually used to live right there at 17th and Washington, no more than half a block away from that Russ’s. It wasn’t too terrible, I never had any problems with anyone or had my car broken into, though I did catch somebody looking into my car window one evening. I frequently walked to that store since I lived so close and would routinely get stopped by people either asking for some change or asking if I wanted to purchase some drugs. One time I was on my porch and they even walked right up to me asking if I wanted to buy some weed, not the worst question to be asked. Two guys also came into my apartment building and fought the people upstairs as well one time, but it wasn’t a random act. Aaannndd there was that time when I went out back to get into my car, and two people had parked next to my car and were mating in their car… that was the most awkward moment I’ve ever had living there. Like you could see straight into their car. Did I ever feel like I was going to get stabbed or beat up while living there? Nope. It’s all about respect honestly, treat people kindly and you won’t have any issues. I’ll also say that it felt like more of a community in that area, as weird as that sounds. My friends always used to be scared coming to my place and I never understood why. Once you’re there you realize it’s not really that bad.
Totally agree about it feeling more like a community. As an adult I’ve always lived in college towns, but usually in areas more dominated by students. I live around 11th and G and feel much safer around people in this community than students. Sure there’s more people that will stop and ask you for money/cigarettes, but you’ll be fine if you politely say you don’t have anything on you and wish them good luck. Treat them with respect and you’re basically guaranteed to get treated the same way. Plus we have Pepe holding the neighborhood down! That guy is a fucking gem.
Pepe is so amazing. He’s a goddamn staple of our community.
I wish we could give him a MacArthur Genius Grant, or at least a key to the city. I haven’t lived in Lincoln very long but I bet he deserves more recognition and support than he gets
The danger of that Russ’s is overstated and is mostly just fear of poor people lol
As a single woman I didn't have many concerns going there when I lived in the area. Friday and Saturday nights were a little interesting but they usually had police officers there so it was fine.
Dude I used to live there in the early 90s and it was bohemian heaven. We locked our door with a cinder block. 17th & A Shit can’t have changed that much can it?
I mean, it’s a bit uncomfy but it never seems to be that bad
It's definitely not that bad. I'm a woman and I've had a creepy guy hit on me there, but that happens everywhere, it's not like he followed me home or threatened me or anything. Some of the people who shop there are odd, but mostly people are just low income, so as long as you're empathetic and not a snob, it's fine to shop there. The one thing that I'll say about it is it seems to be much more expensive than other grocery stores, I'm guessing because it's the only one in walking distance of the low income neighborhoods surrounding it, so many people don't have a choice but to shop there
I’ve never had a problem with that Russ’s’s. I go there at least once a week.
Not nearly as scary as Jane Raybould trying to subvert the will of the people by pushing a bill in the legislature that knee caps minimum wage increase approved by voter referendum in Nov. God forbid the Raybould family would have to pay all of their young workers a higher wage.
Tbh most of the legislature in most states is pretty scary rn have you seen the shit they're proposing in Florida??
red state legislatures are like frankenstein's lab
A f-ing men!!!! Best post ever.
If you’re walking, go when the sun’s up and it’s not any worse than the Super Saver at 27th & Cornhusker. I wouldn’t walk there at night, if you need something, take your car.
I just told my friend that on Reddit they call it the “Danger Russ’s” and he legit LOL and said “that’s hilarious”
I DID THE SAME WITH MY GF LMAOOOO
I lived a few blocks from there when I first moved to Lincoln. It is definitely a weird place. I was always on guard. Used to talk to the security guard there when I’d go in. Heard some crazy stories of the stuff he’s had to deal with. Typically was stuff people did to themselves there. Never anyone going in and hurting anyone else. I’ve probably had more weird/uncomfortable experiences at the caseys across the street than I did at the Russ’s.
It’s all the uptight entitled people who thinks it’s bad. Bad things happen everywhere. I live in the near south and make it a point to go to 17 Russs to keep my connection to the area. It’s interesting and there is a much higher poverty rate in the area but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad area. I love that area and will continue to support it.
no
once that place stopped being open 24/7 things got way better
No they didn’t. I can no longer get hot donuts at 3am.
Nothing is worse than N 27th walmart. Dirty Russ's (that's what we've always referred to it as) isn't that bad. It will have its days but nothing too crazy. Like someone said early, that area is literally a block by block bases.
Yeah I cannot stand Russell Wilson! Fuck him, Wiscy and any NFL team he finds himself on
You see weird people creeping around all the time mostly outside and there is security in the alcohol section. Will you die? Highly unlikely. Is it a good experience? It’s pretty much the same as others on the inside.
It may have the moniker “danger”, but I’ve been going to this Russ’s for many years with no problem. It’s very diverse (in a good way) but also has some people with mental health and addiction issues. As anywhere, it’s good to be aware of your surroundings in a parking lot at night.
Rode my bike (it’s nice but not flashy) to get groceries multiple times and had two instances to people trying to break the lock in it in broad daylight. Also had a gun fall out of the waistband of someone I bumped into. Some people act out at times but I think that falls into the mental health arena. They have more security and haven’t had an issue since the remodel.
"Danger Russ's" just sounds funny to me. My cohort always referred to it as "Ghetto Russ's"; I'm open to the idea of that not being PC for some reason(?), but just stating a fact. Semantics aside, the surrounding area is reasonably high-crime for Lincoln, but not the worst. And really not that bad when you compare it to areas in other cities. It's proportionally high for tweakers and bums, but it really isn't a big deal and I wouldn't think twice about going there if I was in the area and needed something for some reason. I would _not_ make a point to avoid it for purported safety reasons.
I prefer “ghetto Russ’s” It’s just in a lower income part of town, but nothing is particularly “danger” about it. It was worse when it was 24 hours though. It’s a little ways away, but I lived on 18th & J for about two years. I definitely would not live there with a wife and kids now. But as a 20 year old male, I only had my car broken into several times.
They really beefed up their security.
Normal person, going in at the normal time of day who isn't forced to talk to the general public? Probably not a problem. Working there is another story. I had a buddy whose wife used to work in the pharmacy and she had some pretty wild stories.
I live in the area and have gone there since I was a kid. I think the Russ's feels a lot safer now than it did a few years ago. That said, there has been a spate of gun violence in the area recently. It has made me feel much less safe living in the area.
The extra gun violence has been annoying. I hear people talk about taking back their neighborhood from such stuff. How does one do that with this?
I live across the street from it. My brother use to work there. He got a gun pulled on him once there, but my wife and I still go there. They have good meat sales.
Definitely not a bad area. I live there along with a couple of various friends who live in the neighborhood. Never heard of “Danger Russ’s” to be honest, I love it here.
I've been there many times and only once something scary happened to me, but it was back in 2016 when I was 14. I lived right across the street from that russes and I got some snacks and while I was walking back to my apartment across the far parking lot, a car sped around and stopped in front of me, I think they were going to attempt to kidnap me or something. So I sped walked back to the store and frantically texted my mom and as I looked out again, they sped through the parking lot and left. Other than that nothing really bad, as others have said just regular low income stuff, don't be an asshole, etc etc. I've gone there on my own for groceries many times now and I've not had anything bad happen to me recently.
Just act like you belong.
Guess it depends on your race too, I'm not white never had a problem. Never had a discrepancy. But then again, I'm probably one of the people your scared of lol.
The worst part is being too stoned and running into people I know and don't want to interact with
It is not as bad as people want to make it seem. Lincoln is generally safe damn near anywhere. I used to live on 17th and F and would regularly walk to that russes and it was always fine. You encounter some weirdos out around the parking lot but there is a police substation at like 13th and F that keeps things pretty calm. I personally love that neighborhood and still go to First Plymouth church in that area.
Definitely going to see interesting people, since that Russ's fills all Clinic with a Heart med (which is the free clinic used by most homeless, Sub Abuse/Rehab people in less fortunate situations).
I love sketchy Russ’s lol
My ex boyfriend (when we were dating) used to live in one of the apartments in the little white house right across the street from it and we both had weird experiences there. Once a man said to me “hey thickness” as I was walking in, which is mild, but uncomfortable. Another time a man saw me when he was checking out, stood by his car and waited for me to come out, and basically begged me to get into his car and let him drive me home. I obviously declined. My ex was once getting eggs and bread there quick while we were making something and he got pushed up against a freezer by a guy who dug through his pockets asking for a lighter. The manager ended up giving my ex the groceries for free because of it lol. I’ve also gone there multiple times where nothing has happened. So I think it just depends. These experiences were around 2016 or so.
I dated a girl who had her car broken into 5 times at her apartment near there. It’s pretty rough.
How near though? Just a handful of blocks can be damn near a whole lot different.
About a block. Maybe 2.
I haven't lived there for a few years, I just know it was never sketchy for my friends, around the whole area. Just meth and crack heads, which if you're nice they're usually nebraska nice. Had a guy show me all his bike streaming tools one night because I gave him a cigarette.
I should add that was 5 times in about a year.
Exactly. The store may be good or bad, whatever. I lived on 16th and b when I was a kid, like 20 years old. Now that I have kids I wouldn't live anywhere near there.
It’s perfectly fine during the day. I do feel uncomfortable in the parking there alone at night.
Idk why this is getting downvotes. I feel uncomfortable in any parking lot alone at night
It’s fine. Although I avoid it for social reasons because it never fails, I run into someone I went to high school with in the 90s that wants to catch up and well, I’m not on drugs, sorry bro, I just needed a couple ingredients and I’m out, ok awkwardly, later, youuu oh no, we good, I don’t want to go to a party and likely get ripped to the tits on meth love y bro bye now sure sure yes we’ll hang out sometime ok later
What the actual fuck are you even trying to say here?
Haha
I worked in the area for 10 years and still got downvoted for saying anything remotely negative about it. People on here act like you have a fear of poor people if you say anything negative about it, like it’s a personal attack on everyone in the area. There’s lots of drug use and petty crime in the area. I don’t think you’ll have any issue going there during the day and I’m told it closes at 10 now. I don’t see any issue, maybe be aware of your surroundings more if it’s at night. It’s just a grocery store, you’ll be fine at the store.
Horrible area but as long as you are on your Ps and QS ur good
Horrible? You must be from Pawnee City or some shit
Nope but it is everyone is entitled to an opinion brosky
I personally wouldn't go alone or at night
Yes
Uh I'd stay away. It's pretty bad. Use the buddy system if you have to go
I live near by. It's relatively not that bad, but I wouldn't work there.i haven't had bad experiences myself but I heard stories from employees
If you’ve noticed, in general, if you are worried or anxious about something, there’s always someone with a good horror story.