One of the BEST retail organizations to work for/with
Pros
Benefits for part-time employees after 1 year. Closed Black Friday AND paid for it! Great overall benefits for all employees. Company and vendor pro-deals are fantastic. Culture is one that encourages inclusion and teamwork. It all comes down to the people you work with, but overall, you will find like-minded outdoor enthusiasts who are hard workers.
Cons
Sometimes you will find that staff members can be complacent and not have the same drive as others. Most people would say that they love working for REI, but some will complain no matter what company they are working for. It can be a challenge to be around negative people with their negative comments, as in any job. It’s just weird to find these people working for such a cool company and still find things to complain about without offering any solutions.