Good company to work for only to scarred by their poor decisions. - Senior Systems Administrator Express Employee Review

4.0
Aug 20, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great teams to work with and for. Lots to learn. Pretty good benefits. Cost is typical amongst companies. Unlimited PTO. Can be taken at the last minute without issue. Easy going management who are typically supportive. Not a very complicated environment. 50% discount.

Cons

Don’t come in trying to bust your butt trying to make changes and get people to do work. It’s a waste of time. It’s retail and you have to accept that they only move when they have to. They are reactive. They have “It’s always been done this way attitude”. See above. Senior management doesn’t really have clear directives for managers beneath them. There needs to be a directive that all departments work together towards. They are so focused on the sales side. Company makes poor financial decisions. They bought a company for millions of dollars who I’ve yet to figure out how it helps them. They are just as expensive. All the while struggling financially. See 150 people laid off in a day or more. They are going to cut so much of their workforce at some point and eventually shoot themselves in the foot since there isn’t any help. Their price point is weird. They are good clothes but sort of fits younger professional niche. There really isn’t much of a market for decent clothes below Express’ cost. They could lower prices or run better deals. People with money can spend slightly more and get higher end brands that fit their look.

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5.0
Feb 9, 2026
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Pros

Friendly work environment, caring manager

Cons

Busy during holidays, have to stay late sometimes

2.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Could manage the business as I saw fit as through the lens of a business owner

Cons

Training was minimal and in a location very different than my future store. Staff I inherited was horrible and leadership was not transparent about the status of the store in regards to profitability and issues within the store or company for that matter. Company declared bankruptcy about 5 months after I started and closed my location. Not a great experience.

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