Only work here as a high school student - Sales Associate JCPenney Employee Review

2.0
Aug 13, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

-Very flexible -Good for high school kids

Cons

-Start at minimum wage -No chance to advance from sales associate position -Gossipy managers and sales associates -You need brown on your nose to get anywhere in the company

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3.0
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Pros

its a good starter job for someone in high school

Cons

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