They'll make ya tough! - Store Manager Journeys Employee Review

2.0
Jun 30, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As long as you have a pulse you can get a store. At that point it's a great place to learn. You experience all types of customers, deal with inventory, cash, and employees. For those with no management experience, Journeys is a great stepping stone. After leaving Journeys you'll laugh at your new boss when he asks if it's alright to give you 3 hours of overtime. 43 hours? BAH! I use to work at Journeys, schedule me for 60 boss!

Cons

For myself, the pay wasn't worth the time. Journeys works on a rotating schedule where the manager and co manager trade Sundays off every week. Basically, you get off every other Sunday, which ends abruptly when sales or holidays come around. Then during the week you have one day off, which is the other person's double. Makes for an average 45-55 hour work week. Simply put, this job can consume your life.

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Pros

Really fun atmosphere and decent discount

Cons

It can be very slow with the surge of online shopping

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Journeys Response
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Thanks for sharing your review! We always strive to create the best work environment possible and greatly appreciate your feedback!
2.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Diversity & inclusion throughout employees - No dress code (other than inappropriate clothing obviously and occasional Journeys t-shirts during holidays) - Paid training - Flexible schedule (at least at my store)

Cons

- Horrible corporate mentality - Only the sales leads and above work on commission even though every employee has to HARD sell - Sales goals that are unrealistic and based off of the previous year's numbers - Little to no benefit for reaching or surpassing the ridiculous sales goals - District managers and corporate employees who say you're not good at your job unless you practically beg customers to buy socks and multiple pairs of shoes even if they came in knowing exactly what they want (to the point of annoying the customer) - Verbal, then write up, then immediate termination if you don't meet or surpass EVERY single category in your MPR (monthly progress report) - District managers who demote the best managers and transfer people to other stores with no say in the matter, as well as letting certain bad managers get away with things without reporting it - lowwwww pay for what is expected of the employee

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Journeys Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. If there's anything you would like to share or discuss further, feel free to email us at journeyssocial@journeys.com.
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