Purgatory - Sales Associate Macy's Employee Review

3.0
Jan 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the pro's were seeing all the new fashion trends. The store discount was awesome, you get a Macy's prepaid credit card with a $50 credit limit which you can always add more too. And since you are Macy's card holder you can use the customer coupons and then receive 20% off of your final price. Also weekly pay!

Cons

All the scheduling was sort of ridiculous for example there is a point system when it comes to sick days or vacation days, or if you just couldn't make it. When you start out you will receive 3 points and after a month of coming in on time you will receive another 11 points. But if your ten minutes late to work, or coming from lunch you lose half a point, if you miss your shift Monday-Friday you loose a whole point, Saturday or Sunday miss shift two points. I had a funeral to attend in North Carolina and I let it be known as soon as possible they still took away points. You could be in the Emergency room and they will take away your points. once you reach zero points your fired.

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Pros

Busy, nice coworkers, always something to do.

Cons

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Macy's Response
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Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts on the pros and cons of being a Part-Time Cashier at our New York location. We appreciate the review.
1.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Insurance benefits, pto, sick days

Cons

Micromanagement and favoritism made it difficult to enjoy work. Environment felt tense rather than encouraging. I often felt like I was being watched and criticized. Company claims “work-life balance” but scheduling was frustrating and employees had little over their schedules. They would often adjust or change your schedule without your permission. Management picks and chooses who they want to help and if they dislike you, they will make work unbearable and not let you grow. Every attendance issue was heavily scrutinized and made me feel like I was one mistake from getting in trouble. Management does not care about its employees and you are just a number to them. Productivity and metrics mattered more than employees wellbeing.

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