Pros
I worked at Vans for two years. The employee discount is great (50% off regular priced merchandise, 30% off proshop and clearance). . .and that was about it.
Cons
The management at my store's location was horrible. In the course of my time of employment, the store went through a dozen new managers. The atmosphere of the store was so negative because every single associate wanted to quit! The hours are the main reason I decided to leave. Most of the time associates get 4 to 8 hours per week, and sometimes you are not scheduled at all. I went to school from 9 in the morning to 9 at night and they would have me come in to do a floor set from 10 at night to 3 in the morning! The management is not willing to work around your school schedule and will schedule you when you have class, forcing you to find someone to cover your shift for their mistake (which no one will), leaving you with no hours for the week. Also their is little to no opportunity for growth in the company because the management has no clue about the company's policy and how to train associates for advancement. Don't look forward to moving up in this company because you won't! Especially in the district my store was in.