REI reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(4,367 total reviews)
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35% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

REI has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 4,367 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).

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4.0
Sep 16, 2012

A work in progress

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The Pro Deals on awesome gear Great Health Benefits for all levels Working with other outdoor enthusiasts They do listen to suggestions

Cons

Some long term managers are ensconced in their positions and slow down real change There is a grievance bottle-neck at the Store Manager level Erratic shift schedules Schedules only published seven days in advance

5.0
Sep 14, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

This is the first job I've had where there is no "office drama". I enjoy being around everyone I work with and don't feel like my job is an obligation. The management team works hard to help each employee attain their goals within the company and helps to promote a healthy work-life balance by approving time-off requests without batting an eye. Also, the benefits - even for temporary hires - are great! REI really cares about its employees, and I don't think that is something that can be said about most companies.

Cons

It would be nice to have regular hours and higher pay, but this is a part-time retail position, so for the other benefits listed, I can't complain much.

5.0
Sep 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours, benefits for part-time employees, seasonal work. They will hire you season after season even if you don't stay on year-round. Very positive atmosphere from the top down. Very casual environment but also very professional. Great training and opportunities to work in different departments. Decent pay compared to similar positions with other companies. I've recommended working here to friends and family. I worked one season and then came back for a second season a few years later, that time staying on permanently (part-time) for the following year. From the stores to the contact center to the warehouse, I had a positive experience as an employee and as a customer.

Cons

No cons worth noting here. It is a job, so of course it is not sunshine and roses every second of every shift, but if you've worked similar jobs elsewhere, you recognize a good employer when you're lucky enough to work for one.

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