Pros
Can be a fun environment. You can learn a lot of valuable information about wine and spirits and interact with fun customers, most of whom are in a really good mood and happy to be shopping with you. You are well respected if you can help the store meet its sales goals.
Cons
There can be lots of micro management. The insurance benefits are minimal and there is no 401K. Every Spec's is a different animal, all dependent on the manager. Some of the stores make you abide by nonsensical rules, such as, if you wish, you can clock out and eat lunch off premises (30 minutes) but you cannot clock back IN until the 30 minutes are up. At no location are you paid for driving time to tastings or reimbursed for gas. You are never given goals or reviews.