It was an OK job but managers at district level and higher have no idea what goes on in the stores. - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

2.0
Jan 22, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fair pay for managers and OK pay for the people on the floor.

Cons

Working nights, holidays and weekends.

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