There are so many blackout dates of when you can not take a vacation (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, all of July, then from November to January and when there is a PCE event, which is a bout every 2-3 months for 1 week) and you are required to work 2 full weekends each month. There are many higher management positions currently filled by old Victoria's Secret people and they are trying to bring in a lot of the ways of Limited brands. When it comes to promotions it is not solely judged on your performance, but also how well you "reach out to senior management" ie: schmooze. Very strict time and attendance policy, 1 minute late= a write up