If you have any other options, don't go with Five Below - Anonymous employee Five Below Employee Review

2.0
Jul 22, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Easy Job. Some Decent Coworkers.

Cons

Store manager had no idea what she was doing. Would schedule herself only a few times a month and still not show up to any of those shifts. Good luck if you ever needed her for something. I finally quit because I was here for months- and still hadnt gotten an employee ID that allowed me to clock in, preform the functions of my job, and get my discount. And they still hadnt paid me! They did not give me a single one of my paychecks until I quit. Even, then they only gave me my first one. Shift leaders don't do their jobs- spend the entirety of their shifts vaping in the break room while Sales Associates were left to train themselves and run the store alone. I've never worked for a more dysfunctional company. Walking OSHA violation and begging to be contacted by the CDLE.

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Cons

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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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