GOOD FOR STARTING OUT OR COASTING FOR RETIREMENT, NOT GOOD FOR ADVANCEMENT OR CAREER GROWTH - Senior Project Manager Macy's Employee Review

2.0
Dec 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

solid company as a whole that continues to thrive, CEO has done great things for the retail side, In IT most managers allow flex time schedule (begin/end hours), summer hours program (leave early on Fridays during summer), great people, laid back environment, diverse,

Cons

Unlike most IT divisions, there is no work from home (unless you are sick or it benefits them), highly political, business controls decisions, extreme micromanaging from VP level down, no bonuses, low raise, hard to advance, management cares more about metrics than quality, management in constant conflict with each other, CYA mentality throughout, PMs are highly paid administrative assistance - completely under utilized, low morale employees do not feel appreciated, promotion is extremely hard and based on who management likes and not necessarily their skills.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Friendly and reliable work conditions.

Cons

I have no cons. Enjoyed my time at Macys.

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Macy's Response
1d
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time working with us at our Virginia Beach location. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
2.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
1w
Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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