You’re always replaceable - Executive Development Program Macy's Employee Review

1.0
Nov 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Got a lot of good management experience leading union employees.

Cons

You are constantly taken advantage of and the leadership cares more about using you for their store’s success more than actually training you to be a leader. Despite being a training program, no one really takes the time to show you anything. You are thrown to the wolves and have to sink or swim. I was able to swim, but if you can do that you just get frustrated and taken advantage of. You also have no life while having to work nights and weekends. You do not get compensated fairly for giving up your social life and company leadership cares more about slapping bandaids on problems than actually addressing the major issues that take place in stores. Overall it is a dying company and you have to choose if you want to be part of the politics that get you a small piece of the scraps.

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5.0
Feb 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Care about employees, opportunities for growth, flexible to individual needs, supportive environment

Cons

Could get paid more for the amount of work

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Macy's Response
4mo
We're delighted to hear that you've had a great experience in the work environment as an Executive Assistant. Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you for sharing!
2.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
1mo
Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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