Toxic - run. Many people quitting or pushed out - Associate Buyer Ross Stores Employee Review

1.0
Nov 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stability during economic uncertainty Potential room for internal growth within the company dependent on manager approval and favoritism from higher ups although they have made it harder to get promoted

Cons

Really dependent on managers of the team but many people experienced a toxic work environment and left the company or ended up being pushed out Culture is nonexistent and upper management pushes DEI but does not actually translate down to the teams; talented POC often pushed out of the company and not given the same respect or support of their peers Be prepared to be berated and yelled at depending on your managers Constant pressure to do better but rarely rewarded or acknowledged for the successes Terrible work-life balance, many associates working nights and/or weekends

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Ross Stores Response
7mo
We are sorry to hear that this was your experience and take this feedback seriously. Creating a workplace where people feel safe speaking up, with no fear of repercussions, is essential to us and we have several different avenues for our associates to raise concerns. Your feedback is important, and we want to listen. We would welcome a conversation to better understand your experience. If you’re open to it, please reach out to HRConnectBO@ros.com with the best contact number.

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Cons

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Pros

All of my coworkers were wonderful. No high school drama. Boss was flexible and understanding, although he always liked it if you said you could work more hours. The employee discount is pretty awesome. The work wasn't bad and rude customers were rare.

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There was pressure to come in even when you were sick. Pay wasn't the greatest; it usually stayed ahead of minimum wage, but by no means kept up with inflation. Visits from corporate often meant a new change in procedures that had been working and demands that were somewhat unreasonable given the constraints of the layout or number of employees available.

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