Worst pay ever and I am the best seller in the store who is non-management - (Part-timer) Journeys Employee Review

2.0
Sep 9, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The best thing about working at Journeys is their customers. The atmosphere is laid back and mostly everyone that works with you has a positive attitude.

Cons

The whole concept of the pay system, and the way that the part-timers get shafted on hours. First of all I was lied to. apparently I was suppose to get minimum wage and after a month if I met all my SOPs I would also get commission (BS) not only did I not get commission but after the summer I was only put on the schedule 1 maybe 2 shifts and these are 4 hour shifts for next to nothing. Also I am not a slouch I work hard all the time, I know the back room like the back of my hand I have no problems helping other employees and I help with decisions made by management with store structure, but its not worth it for the pay and hours.

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Pros

Really fun atmosphere and decent discount

Cons

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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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