Started off good, but has spiraled downward - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

1.0
Apr 20, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the managers are really nice and will help you with just about anything. There are good benefits for part time employees. Can wear jeans to work everyday. Dress code isn't very strict and it is easy to dress for work.

Cons

Ever since the flip in Feb 2012, everything has been sort of upside down. Promises made during hiring process were not kept. Commission associates are supposed to have a set schedule, but it never happens. Unpredictability with how many hours your will get per week. Managers have so many tasks they forget simple things you ask of them.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Decent hours, you get off earlier depending on the size of the truck coming in that day which can be a good and bad thing. You also get several hours before the store opens without customers. No late nights.

Cons

Too early for some, and even earlier mornings during high traffic times of the year like Christmas/Black Friday Sales days.

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