REI reviews

I started working for REI because I wanted to get into camping and outdoor activities and would have appreciated more product knowledge and training in the different areas of the store. I felt like because I didn't come in with a background that I was relegated to customer service and found it difficult to integrate myself into the team.

When you begin you cannot live off the wage. It's far better than your burger joint or average job, but still not sustainable until you move up. Advancement is difficult if you view it that way and have managers that don't see advancement as their agenda.. If you are willing to put up with 1 to 2 years of learning without getting the pay you need to live off of, (living with a gf or significant other or college) then you can and will advance if you have the drive. You Will not get the hours you need to live until you move up to sales lead or management, but you can and will if you have it and want it