Pros
The discount is nice. It’s a relatively easy job per the job description and I had some fun coworkers. They also do a phenomenal job at having a diverse and inclusive workplace for all races and for the LGBTQIA community. Jury is still out for the disabled folks. It’s a store that tends to be overstaffed- if you need time off that isn’t a blocked out holiday, you’re probably going to get it.
Cons
Management is oddly immature for full grown adults, but I’ve had that experience in many retail jobs. The discussion tends to lean more towards gossip than improving store metrics. There is so much cattiness that happens both between management and between sales associates that is never confronted or dealt with. We were given a set amount of hours and staff to deal with restocking inventory, but constantly had those hours and staff ripped away and delegated back to sales. Can’t sell what is not on the shelves. This company in particular has a very intense sales style. The walkie talkies are a requirement to wear and it’s constant communication and pressure on sales staff and shoppers alike. I’ve seen MANY shoppers walk out because they don’t want to constantly be interacted with and have verbally stated that. Management doesn’t seem to understand that some shoppers will spend more if they are just given some space. Upper management positions are often outside hires. Not always, but often. Holiday pay is a temporary $1/hr increase and the pay increases 50¢/hr from sales associate to key holder. Late night floor sets can often go until midnight or 1am. It’s a store that tends to be overstaffed- associates may have very few hours depending on what the store is allocated that week.