Pros
There are definitely benefits to working at American Eagle Outfitters. Employee Discounts - The normal discount is 40% off of normally priced items or 50% in the week or two after a floorset (when we bring out new merchandise). Employees also receive 25% off of clearance items and items sold in the store which were not produced by AE. Flexibility - As a part-time job at a store which usually has a large staff, there are seldom issues in requesting time off as long as proper notice is given. Work Environment - A good work environment, fun people to work with and good relations between employees and management.
Cons
All in all I have experienced only a few negatives to being employed at American Eagle Outfitters. Pay Raises - I've been employed at AE for some time and have had no employee review or other opportunity for pay advancement. Management Incompetence - Having worked with multiple Store Managers and more Assistant Managers I have worked with both very skilled competent managers and also managers who did not seem at all prepared to lead a store. Possibly better training or a more exclusive selection process would be beneficial.