Assistant Manager - Anonymous employee Five Below Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The hourly wage was decent. Benefits were okay. Uniform is t-shirt and jeans.

Cons

They work load is very heavy. They do not offer many hours for adults who are in lower positions to survive on. The payroll department is horrible. If you pay needs correcting for a pay period, it can take months. They go back peddle when it comes to what's in their handbook concerning vacation time. They also let customers Rob them blind, as long as they keep coming back to the store. Their buyers buy uneccesarily and don't understand stores need more manpower to get the amount of freight out that comes twice a week on regular season, and daily during the holidays,with shoe box sized stockroom. Their freight receiving system is archaic. They also require a reset of departments at least once a month, which is crazy for such a small box store.

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I rarely write reviews, but I hope this helps others understand the culture I experienced. I joined the company excited about the opportunity and dedicated myself to delivering results, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and supporting the business. Throughout my time there, I consistently received positive feedback from stakeholders and colleagues and was never made aware of any performance concerns or gaps. I was a top-performing team member and delivered consistent business results. My employment ended without warning. The explanation I received was simply that the company had “decided to move in a different direction." There had been no prior coaching, performance improvement plan, or conversations indicating my role or performance was at risk. It was a complete shock—not only to me, but also to many of my peers who reached out expressing surprise and frustration. The most disappointing part wasn’t just the decision itself, but how it was handled. Transparency, honest communication, and respect seemed to be missing from the process. Employees deserve timely, candid feedback and the opportunity to address concerns before life-changing decisions are made. Instead, I was left trying to make sense of a decision that didn’t align with the feedback I had consistently received. No workplace is perfect, and difficult business decisions sometimes have to be made. However, if you’re considering joining this organization, I encourage you to ask thoughtful questions about leadership communication, performance management, and how employees are supported when priorities shift. Your experience may depend heavily on the team and leadership you work under. Cons: Lack of transparency, inconsistent communication, limited psychological safety, and an environment where employees may not receive honest feedback until it’s too late.

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