Love the people, hate the company. - Sales Associate Five Below Employee Review

3.0
Feb 26, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The discount is worth it, the coworkers are like family, tons of fun, creative freedom

Cons

You get little to no hours unless you're a manager. You are worked like a slave to get minimum wage and are given 4-6 hour shifts unless it's Christmas season. There were weeks where I would get 2, 4 hours shifts and I was supposed to be satisfied with that. They expect you to get an extreme amount of work done with no time. When you're the only only cashier in the building you are also expected to be on the floor cleaning or stocking. Hours are given by the upper management to divide among their numerous employees. Upper management would screw stores over if they did not get enough surveys, meet their quotas for the day, etc.

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Pros

Salary and bonus opportunities, and talented colleagues.

Cons

I rarely write reviews, but I hope this helps others understand the culture I experienced. I joined the company excited about the opportunity and dedicated myself to delivering results, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and supporting the business. Throughout my time there, I consistently received positive feedback from stakeholders and colleagues and was never made aware of any performance concerns or gaps. I was a top-performing team member and delivered consistent business results. My employment ended without warning. The explanation I received was simply that the company had “decided to move in a different direction." There had been no prior coaching, performance improvement plan, or conversations indicating my role or performance was at risk. It was a complete shock—not only to me, but also to many of my peers who reached out expressing surprise and frustration. The most disappointing part wasn’t just the decision itself, but how it was handled. Transparency, honest communication, and respect seemed to be missing from the process. Employees deserve timely, candid feedback and the opportunity to address concerns before life-changing decisions are made. Instead, I was left trying to make sense of a decision that didn’t align with the feedback I had consistently received. No workplace is perfect, and difficult business decisions sometimes have to be made. However, if you’re considering joining this organization, I encourage you to ask thoughtful questions about leadership communication, performance management, and how employees are supported when priorities shift. Your experience may depend heavily on the team and leadership you work under. Cons: Lack of transparency, inconsistent communication, limited psychological safety, and an environment where employees may not receive honest feedback until it’s too late.

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