Very mediocre work environment - Designer Macy's Employee Review

1.0
15 Apr 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good life and work balance, solid benefits package, nice office, most coworkers were friendly.

Cons

There's was a general lack of competence at various levels. Quality of work was rarely important, the focus was on getting things crossed off the list. As a result, it was hard to stay motivated. Multiple layers of management mostly served as figureheads and had no power to make changes. I've seen teams go through the same struggles over and over again without making any attempts to improve the process and environment. Lots of pointless meetings. Many projects ended up being dead ends.

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5.0
1 Jul 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers when I worked here.

Cons

Pay could be a little better.

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Macy's Response
12h
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your honest thoughts about your time working with us.
2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
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Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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