Culture has really changed - hope they can recover - Senior Product Manager JCPenney Employee Review

1.0
Feb 11, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It was a great place to work but due to large layoffs and talent attrition - culture has taken big hit.

Cons

Work life balance is abysmal. They must offer large signing bonuses to acquire new talent. Management pushes team hard beyond regular expectations. Always giving 200% without any down time. Expect to work late hours and weekends to hit commitments.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work super chill and easy

Cons

No cons prefect for college and high school students

5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you like working early morning hours and getting off early in the afternoon (which I do) this is a great part-time job. I was a college student when I worked here so it worked perfectly with my schedule. The pay is pretty decent and the people you work with are friendly.

Cons

Only real downside is that it's retail. You're going to run into some rude customers from time to time. There's always work to do and not enough time given to do it sometimes. But as long as you work hard and managers see that you're trying your best there isn't too much pressure put on you.

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