Fun, but not a long-term commitment. - Sales Associate Toys "R" Us Employee Review

4.0
Mar 28, 2009
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Pros

Had some great co-workers at the time, but this varies from location to location and year to year. Fun, management was stern but fair. There is a 10% discount, but this discount cannot be applied towards video game systems, some electronics, diapers, and baby formula. The discount is good for all other items and is a plus. The co-workers were very close knit, almost a family. Often spent time with them after work. This closeness and openness made work more tolerable and the environment healthier. I believe it also helped with sales by utilizing friendly competition.

Cons

Not a lot of room for growth. One very talented employee had been there nearly a decade without growth, another several decades without growth. There are no health benefits for part-time employees, and management would not hire full-time employees. Many part-time employees were working full-time hours without benefit or extra pay. The pay increase was not very much after nearly 2 years of working and always meeting and exceeding my numbers, making near minimum. Did not adjust hourly wage after minimum wage went up, so I essentially was given a raise to minimum wage 2 weeks before the change. Would not raise upon request.

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5.0
Apr 21, 2026
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Pros

Best job ever, I was able to play with toys all the time. I usually stayed late to open boxes, and play, then I put them back in boxes like nothing happened and then go home, my wife always thought I was cheating because I was late, sometimes 3AM, but I just can't stop playing with toys, it was awesome.

Cons

My wife didn't like my job. She hated when I was late.

3.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

It was an ok job for the time

Cons

the customers were very annoying and we were treated like babysitters

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