Pros
The culture is absolutely incredible. If you want to develop as a person and as a people-oriented uplifter, this is the company for you. The skills you will develop here are highly desired skills on any team. REI is a company that absolutely lives and breathes its values. REI's commitments to sustainability, equity, and inclusion are at times more important than the business.
Cons
Sometimes it can be alot to handle. You have much more work on a daily basis than a typical job in retail and you are expected to operate at a higher caliber of mental performance. Even associates are expected to take on projects, manage multiple high-performance tasks, and always provide outstanding customer engagement. However, this can be a great developmental opportunity if you are up for the challenge.