Good job for students - Sales Associate Five Below Employee Review

4.0
Aug 8, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

If you are in high school or college this is a great part time job. Was generally a fun environment to work in.

Cons

Pay is not the best. If you are looking for full time employment, don't expect to get a lot of hours unless you are an General or Assistant Manager.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Pros

definitely loved working here as my first job, the culture is fun and welcoming

Cons

on call shifts were annoying and you had to rearrange your whole day on the off chance you were called in

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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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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