Has really tanked over the last 2 years - Store Manager Five Below Employee Review

1.0
Oct 8, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I cant think of any

Cons

They are growing so fast , that the more tenured mgrs get pushed out. They over task you with little to no support. Salary position turns into "you're free labor" ZERO work life balance. Unrealistic expectations. The only thing I would say is run from this company, it will get worse before it gets better.

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Cons

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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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