Pros
I have been with the company for five years, both as a sales associate and as a part time manager. The pros completely outweigh the cons. First off, you get a great discount and they send you free clothing and shoes many times a year for holidays and launches. (Free Vans, say what??) Secondly, they are truly a company that cares and reward its people for doing a great job. My management team always thanks me when I leave at the end of my shift and make sure that I am taken care of. They promote 'heart share' and moments where you connect with one another. This company cares about its people and encourages creativity. Every store is different and there will be struggles. There are plenty of opportunities to move up or transfer to other stores if you are loyal to the brand and work hard! But those amazing moments with my team where we laugh, have fun, and are passionate about the brand make those obstacles so worth overcoming. I would love to continue working for this company and make it my career. If you love people, the style of Vans and diversity, this is the place for you.
Cons
Not enough hours for part timers, it is really difficult to get rid of lousy workers or people who are causing trouble on staff. This is the biggest issue. I've noticed that most people with negative reviews have has a bad experience because of issues on their staff. This can happen anywhere you work. People that I have come across who have had bad experiences are usually because of management in the store, lack of passion, and not keeping it professional. I felt as is upper management did not care about my store at times. It can be trying as an associate because I feel like upper management does not hear us sometimes.