If you like highschool social politics for embarrassingly low pay, you found it! - Associate Bath & Body Works Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun coworkers, sometimes nice customers

Cons

- Hours are inconsistent and are often slashed across the board despite being “understaffed”. When they do this they’ll then constantly harass you to come in on your off days, stay late, and come in early. - Management breathes down your neck after asking you to complete multiple different tasks at the same time in different parts of the store completely. - Constant drama and gossip between managers certain coworkers. It’s like highschool but worse because most people are just trying to show up and get through their shift. - Offers “key holder” and “cash lead” positions which just mean extra responsibility, but they will not offer a raise with it. Upon declining the position, I just get constantly harassed by managers to do the extra work anyways with no compensation. - Extremely low hourly pay compared to the average rates of other employers. People at McDonald’s start out making $2 more per hour.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Super fun place to work at, free products

Cons

Can be difficult to work longer shifts, especially if you are sensitive to smells/prone to headaches

5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great brand to work for! Corporate leaders are great at motivating team down to associate level. (Not sure about Daniel yet though, I’m mostly referring to the tentured leadership team) There’s access to tools that offer clear communication (almost too much communication sometimes). Development is the core of this brand and managers are trained to foster internal talent when it’s identified. The product sold here is cherished by a huge fanbase as well- customers feed off of the excitement the associates have around the product.

Cons

Operationally demanding and challenging; don’t underestimate how much labor and planning goes into selling candles and lotion.

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