2.0
Oct 7, 2008
Former employee
Austin, TX
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
All employees receive discounts on store merchandise. Type of people depend on the department. The competency of management also varies greatly, depending on the department.
Cons
Very micromanaged within the stores. The rules are very rigid for all employees- including assistant managers and sales associates. I felt very restricted in what I was allowed/ wasn't allowed to do. All employees are forced to say "outstanding," make certain sales levels, and to sell credit cards. There is much politicking within the management team. Lots of rumors are spread through the grapevine regarding hiring/promotion processes. As far as working in the department stores, downsides outweigh upsides.