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      REI

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      REI reviews

      3.6

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (4,364 total reviews)
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      Mary Beth Laughton

      38% approve of CEO

      34% positive business outlook

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      REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,364 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
      4.0
      May 12, 2012

      Time well spent

      Sales specialist - action sports
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Obviously, one of the best reason to work here if you love the outdoors are the gear discounts and other perks/freebies. I wish I would have taken advantage of even more of the perks but I was only part-time and didn't keep up with everything. Large stable company, interesting and fun products, can move up the company ladder if you want.

      Cons

      It's was an hourly retail position. I wouldn't have wanted to work full-time there but it was a nice for a shift or two a week and keeping the benefits. You will put all of the money you earn from REI back into REI. It's not possible to work there and not spend all of your money buying up all of their gear.

      4.0
      Apr 12, 2012

      Growth opportunities for those who are highly motivated

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good co-workers decent customers stress-free work environment staff actually cares about each other opportunities for growth are available if you are motivated to pursue them and willing to move

      Cons

      low pay - but it's a part-time retail job some co-workers are slackers efficiency and organization varies drastically from store to store I've seen people who don't work very hard get promoted

      4.0
      Jan 18, 2012

      Great work environment

      Sales specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -The best thing about working at REI is the environment and the people. Most customers are very laid back and just need a listening ear to figure out what would suit them best. -People rarely have complaints, and with the company's consumer friendly policies, there usually is a solution that will make them more than happy. -Many people keep the job for the different perks of working here rather than the pay. -Also, supervisors are very understanding about scheduling.

      Cons

      -Sometimes it is a bit disorganized. -Some managers don't seem terribly competent. -At times, it feels like you are doing the same task over and over many different ways because no one has the right answer.

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