DSW Part Time Associate reviews

REWARDS. As a cashier, you are supposed to keep at 58% (but much higher is preferred) of reward signups vs. people who say no. There's no real punishment if you don't, but there is so much emphasis on this and praise given to top performers that it can get really stressful. Even if you're not ringing you're pressured to get floor sign ups by approaching people as they shop and asking them if they get our coupons, then gathering personal information. Other cons are technology (we have tablets we are required to use, but they're slow and buggy), complete lack of opportunities for advancement within the company as an associate (managers seem to be almost always hired externally), and the fact that, at least at my store, only part time associates are hired. That means up to 25 hours/week in busier seasons, but 15 or less over the summer. That's why it's better as a second job or for students in my opinion.

Rude customers Cleaning up the store, and creating the correct shoe presentation can be incredibly mind numbing Spending your paycheck on shoes