Fun job, worst pay in the industry for managers - Store Manager Journeys Employee Review

3.0
Jun 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun job, can get commission during holiday

Cons

Base pay for store managers is 16 an hour, based on a 40 hr work week. but you get a weekly base pay so you aren’t compensated for overtime, which makes your hourly pay go down to pretty much $14 most weeks, since you’re required to work a MINIMUM of 45 hrs a week. They try to convince you the commission is a huge opportunity to make more money, but really you only ever see it during Christmas season.

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Journeys Response
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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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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
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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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