Ross Stores reviews

Pay is very lousy. The work is repetitive but at the same time hectic, because they're always asking you to switch tasks. If you come in as a temp at the end of the year and are switched to permanent OPC, don't expect to be able to get a better position for over a year and a half. Probably minimum. That in itself would be okay if you weren't doing AB1 (assistant buyer) work from day one for the terrible pay. Buyers seem to always be behind and be late for everything, at least in the clothing department. I do not think that this is their fault. Higher up management does not want them to hire more help that they so clearly need. So senior ABs and AB2s are always swamped.

Overly micromanaged Questionable Integrity as a company No clear training but harsh consequences for not knowing High Turnover Stressful/Drama filled environment Restructuring of jobs from top down Very unorganized chaotic company. So many conference calls No true value in employees No incentive to make employees to stay over a few months. Inconsistency in company's practices from HR department to DM's and individual stores. A lot of personal tactics instead of abiding by legal employment laws. Too long of hours should be illegal. Not a place to grow any career. Too many outside mgrs of all levels brought in instead of hiring from within like they promote as their company's practice. Lack of training and exposure to next leveled positions so moving up in a full time role rarely happens unless store ia strained for leadership then ppl will be pushed into higher roles with no hands on training. Outdated practices. No fax machines or Microsoft Word. Only way to type is thru email if needed. No real store Security so theft is a norm in all stores but its a measure of performance stores are graded on which is ridiculous. There is no need for Stores to stay open past 9/10 pm. Especially in shopping center when we're often the only store open in lot. Foot traffic dies down about 9/9:30 no need to be open past this time. NO WORK LIFE BALANCE. Company wants you to eat, breath, and live at Ross. Overall, worst management experience and company to work for.