Michaels reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(9,677 total reviews)

David Boone

36% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Michaels has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 9,677 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Michaels employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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10K reviews
3.0
Feb 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent retail experience Flexible/part-time work Teamwork among coworkers tends to make the job more manageable Good entry-level retail job, especially for students or those seeking flexible hours.

Cons

The workload varies a lot depending on the time of year During peak seasons (like holidays and back-to-school), it can become very fast-paced and sometimes stressful due to limited staffing and high customer volume Pay is typical for retail and may not be ideal for long-term growth unless you’re pursuing management.

4.0
Feb 23, 2026

Fine enough

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I’m treated pretty well by my coworkers and managers

Cons

Very inconsistent schedule, not enough hours

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