3.0
Jan 26, 2013
Anonymous employee
Former employee
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Pros
Excellent discounts (50% off used books, 30% off new) Management is generally very respectful of their hourly workers, not condescending Most of the customers are unusually friendly Hourly pay is higher than minimum wage and will increase within a year usually
Cons
Depending on the economy, job security is not very stable. A lot of regular workers and temps were laid off after 2008 during the recession. They are now offering more permanent positions since the economy has improved. Non-management jobs are the first to be cut, naturally. You may not get enough work hours to pay your bills, except during the busy holiday season and summer. As with many retail store jobs, benefits are reserved for full time employees.