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      REI

      Engaged Employer

      REI reviews

      3.6

      63% would recommend to a friend

      (4,368 total reviews)
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      Mary Beth Laughton

      35% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,368 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The REI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      4K reviews
      3.0
      Nov 12, 2013

      Started out great…

      Sales specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really decent pay for a part time retail job; not very physically demanding; coworkers are great people and there are many opportunities to meet amazing customers; ProDeals and discounts are truly hard to beat.

      Cons

      There is no recognition where it is due. In the past year and a half of my time there, I have really seen things go down hill. With a new CEO, the focus has been pushed more towards money, money, money from a true passion to get people outside. Pushing the membership gets really old, really fast. Depending on the location of the store, the customers can be absolutely awful. I wish REI was the same it was when I stated. Maybe other stored are better, but mine makes me cringe when I go into work.

      2.0
      Oct 4, 2013

      Nepotism in Misguided Management

      Operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A good place to learn outdoor culture and gear. You can do so as a customer, also.

      Cons

      Most people are promoted for reasons other than capacity. Most corporate HQ employees are non-members.

      4.0
      Apr 28, 2013

      Great employer.

      Sales specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great coworkers and management. Good pay and benefits package. Good customers and a fun environment to work in. Room for advancement for those who are willing to put in the effort and are able to relocate.

      Cons

      Limited opportunities for full time employment. Irregular working hours that include nights and weekends. Company is going through a lot of change currently which can be stressful.

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