REI reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(4,372 total reviews)
avatar

Mary Beth Laughton

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,372 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The REI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews
5.0
Mar 31, 2014

Great benefits and cool gear!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and very flexible with scheduling. Opportunities to transfer at stores around the nation. Overall a great company to work for.

Cons

Becoming more "mainstream" and run more like a business opposed to a true co-op. Getting full-time status is hard- seems like they hire more seasonal/part-time help opposed to bumping an existing employee to full time.

5.0
Mar 30, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

REI gives it's employees great deals on gear. It is non commissioned sales which creates a relaxed environment where you can really serve customers well and spend time getting to know them and make them feel valued. The flexibility to take unpaid time off(at least as a part time employee) is amazing and makes a lot of flexibility to play in the outdoors.

Cons

Less flexibility during holidays and sales. Don't expect to make a bunch of money. ~$10 an hour. Managers don't make a ton more. Not the greatest opportunity for advancement compared with other fields.

4.0
Mar 27, 2014

Great company, lots of changes in flight

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

GREAT people, great industry, beautiful campus, lots of perks, support for new ideas, latitude to do many new things, work at home options, stewardship,

Cons

Lower than normal salaries for comparable positions, questionable mid mgmnt leadership decisions at critical points

Viewing 4003 - 4005 of 4,372 Reviews

Glassdoor has 4,511 REI reviews submitted anonymously by REI employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if REI is right for you.