Pros
Manager is easy to talk to about scheduling, especially for students. Store associates only need to focus on selling, so the job is simple if that’s all you want. Permanent employees get a 60% discount, though products are still pricey. You get
Cons
Store management is hypocritical and calls people out for things they do themselves everyday. Hours can be reduced in slower months, and employees may be sent home early without having much say in the decision. Strong call-out culture, everything gets posted in group chats or emails. Blame culture, someone is always blamed instead of fixing problems. Poor onboarding. You’re expected to know things without training. Store leaders have all the pressure with little to no support. Communication is inconsistent, and feedback is often just criticism. Old-school mentality. You get called out for minor things. Little room to think independently. You’re expected to follow rules without questioning. High turnover among leaders (several left within a few months). Toxic behavior between managers is often tolerated. “Coaching” is often one-sided. Conversations focus on admitting fault rather than actually learning or improving.