Pros
-Meeting great people -The discount and finding out what new items will be coming out before the general public -Good pay compared to other general retailers
Cons
-First of all, bigger breakrooms. The size of the breakroom does not accommodate the size of the entire store staff. -Unrealistic expectations. The standards are set too high and when you don't meet their expectations or standards, be prepared to be talked down too and be told that what you couldn't do is unacceptable. -Work incredibly long hours to see barely any result. Expect to work overtime (staying longer than your shift is intended). If your shift ends at 11PM, expect to leave around 11:30/12AM or even sometimes 12:30/1AM. -Unfair treatment of their employees. For a retailer that PRIDES themselves on customer satisfaction, they lack in the employee satisfaction. "CUSTOMERS ALWAYS COME FIRST" does not create a very positive work environment when their employees are treated like dirt. Also, cutting hours for associates doesn't make them like the company more, it only drives them away. *For a store that strives to provide the greatest customer service, it's ironic that not enough hours are given to associates to work. How does one give great customer service when they are no associates available on the shop floor?* -Poor communication. There will be a lot of instruction (or lack thereof) being given to you, but expect things to either change without any given notice. -Unorganized. Because of the lack of organization, get ready to be the one fixing all the messes -Arbitrary/Mundane tasks- Expect to be asked to do very little nit-picky tasks, just purely for the aesthetic. -Lack of training. For the most part, you will probably be thrown into this job regardless of whether you have retail experience or not. -Stingy. If you were to get a reimbursement, chances are that you won't get one. (If you stay late and miss public transportation and you take a taxi, don't expect to get your money back). -You have to take a test in order to get promoted if you're above a certain rank. This idea is ridiculous. Performance does not prove that you deserve a promotion. Apparently being able to memorize the company's beliefs, core values, and very strict practices does. Lost opportunities if you plan on seeing yourself move up with this company.