Work work work, little pay. - Co Manager Journeys Employee Review

3.0
Jul 29, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Meeting the wide variety of customers that would come in, making friendships with some. The store I co managed was very laid back on slow day, a lot of just standing around which could be nice a lot of the time. The discount was amazing. Also the staff I worked with was like family. Lastly, I can not forget to mention how amazing it was to wear what I wanted and be able to wear my piercings freely.

Cons

The turn over rate is HORRIBLE. As a Co-manager I worked 60 plus hours a week and didn't get paid enough. Many times I had to work two 9 to 9 shifts back to back with only one hour break. They will work you like a dog! In the mornings, if you open, you are alone from 9-12, which makes it very hard to use the restroom or help multiple customers at once. Also thats when customers take the opportunity to steal. And due to working off commission it makes it a war zone between managers when customers come in, I have lost many sales this way.

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5.0
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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
1w
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
2w
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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