Fun store but be prepared to work hard. - Sales Associate/Cashier Five Below Employee Review

3.0
Jul 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The fun atmosphere Unique Items Low hours/flexible hours so good for students in high-school Cheap prices + employee discount Relaxed atmosphere

Cons

Managers often aren't on the same page Having to ask for emails to reach a quota Not enough associates working for the large size of the store, making it difficult to keep the store clean and deterring theft during the day Lazy coworkers/ Bad attitudes of key-holders/ managers

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

-20% discount -med, dental, vision benefits -20-ish minimum hours per week -genuinely can be a fun store to work in when run well

Cons

-store managers have little to no oversight and cross professional boundaries often - hr is ineffective, document everything yourself, report to the EEOC -growth opportunities in the store are very limited and they will lowball you no matter what you do or sacrifice -crazy turnover because the expectations are unrealistic store managers lie about pay budget to everyone -more likely to hire teens and students because they are easier to take advantage of for little pay, only needs adult for when teens and students cannot work (night shifts, school days) - nearby stores, especially if in a strip mall or shopping center, like tj maxx have higher base pay, better benefits, better security, and more hour availability

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