Pros
The co-workers, food, vacation time, benefits and pay are really good compared to other retail companies.
Cons
It was a different company from when I started and when I left. The number one value is Integrity and they need to change that because they have none. They make changes to raises and benefits and let the employees find out about it as opposed to telling them. The benefits went down from when I started and even after I left. I wouldn't rely on them. One of my previous bosses actually said we were not to pass on applicants with disabilities. So many horrible HR issues went on but with HR only in California, it was always one sided and in favor of the store manager. I was smart enough to not speak up because I saw everyones careers ending around me that did. Thankful I was able to get out and wish I had done it sooner. As a manager the hours were gruelling and work-life balance does not exist! Job advancement is limited with only mate or captain positions. There isn't a goal to work torwards. It feels like you're trying to climb out of quicksand. There is no motivation.