Its Retail - Store Manager Five Below Employee Review

3.0
Jul 10, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun atmosphere....the company purpose is to "let go and have fun". Customers are usually in a good mood, the stores are bright and kids honestly love it.

Cons

The fun atmosphere is counter productive to being productive. Corporate wants us to dance around and play all day, but still expects tasks to be done and sales goals to be met. Corporate also makes many many changes on a whim and then changes their minds. The store is loud, kids are encouraged to bounce balls and make a mess.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 16, 2026
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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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