So unrealistic work expectactions! If you want lots of stress, apply, otherwise stay away. - Manager Five Below Employee Review

1.0
15 Dec 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

20% discount on everything in the store. Relaxed dress code. Entry level management job. Paid time off.

Cons

Very low pay. Associates under management are not treated like human beings but rather expendables who can be fired at will for any reason. HR is non existent and does not care at all how you feel or what you say. Not enough hours in a day to get everything needed to get done. Very high turn over rate for associates and managers because once people see how horrible the job is, they quit. No one ever wants to work trucks because the pay is so poor so you end up doing all the work yourself.

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24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great people, staff, and people to work with

Cons

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3.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-20% discount -med, dental, vision benefits -20-ish minimum hours per week -genuinely can be a fun store to work in when run well

Cons

-store managers have little to no oversight and cross professional boundaries often - hr is ineffective, document everything yourself, report to the EEOC -growth opportunities in the store are very limited and they will lowball you no matter what you do or sacrifice -crazy turnover because the expectations are unrealistic store managers lie about pay budget to everyone -more likely to hire teens and students because they are easier to take advantage of for little pay, only needs adult for when teens and students cannot work (night shifts, school days) - nearby stores, especially if in a strip mall or shopping center, like tj maxx have higher base pay, better benefits, better security, and more hour availability

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