Pros
If you love clothes and helping others shop for great items for their wardrobe and/or adding new items to their home decor, then you may like the overall experience of being a staff member at Burlington. The store inventory is wide in categories (more than clothing and home décor) and is constantly changing with new, fun stock to see.
Staff members are provided with flexible hours and a regular 15% discount on all store items (even clearance items!). There are also bonus discount days (30% off) for employees on all items.
The store is open until 11:00 pm, Monday- Saturday, and until 10:00 pm on Sunday, which is great for students needing an after-school job or someone looking for a second job to work after their regular 9am-5pm job. Retirees and semi-retired staff members are valued for their wealth of knowledge and experience.
The store management is experienced and supportive in assigning tasks and scheduling. Floor staff are assigned routine, relatively easy-to-do tasks.
Breaks are provided (15 min. and/or 30 min.) for each staff member on every shift. The staff break room is kept clean, has adequate seating, and vending machines for beverages and snacks.
Plenty of free parking.
Advancement is available for staff members seeking a wider role in retail sales.
Cons
It can be challenging for some floor staff members to be on their feet throughout their shift (except for breaks).
Work hours assigned vary week-to-week for part-time floor staff and may be limited to 10-15 hours per week. Therefore, there is no guarantee of a consistent number of hours assigned every week. Occasionally, additional shifts can be obtained if another staff member needs to take the day off. There is a mobile phone app that provides an easy way to find and obtain additional shifts that become available.
The hourly pay rate for floor staff is the state minimum wage; the work is easy, though.
Like most workplaces, some issues can be challenging, but nothing out of the ordinary.