Pros
-No strict rules or enforcement -little to no accountability for actions -extremely low chance of termination, even for serious offenses including theft -unlimited lunch breaks -unlimited overtime opportunities available -minimal expectations for completing full duties within and 8 hour shift
Cons
-heavy pressure on department managers to complete all tasks often without adequate time or support -lack of backing from store leadership when addressing associate performance issues -low pay that doesn't reflect responsibilities or experience -inconsistent scheduling expectation, management held to standards not applied to associates -risk of being transferred to another store, regardless or distance from home -no pay increase for tenure or long-term dedication -poor insurance options and minimal benefits -noticeable favoritism within the work place -discrimination concern; minority employees are often expected to take on more work than others