Pros
Fun and upbeat environment. High traffic environment in outlet locations. Freedom to express opinions and implement new store function ideas.
Cons
Advancement; look past or made unfulfilled promises, denied promotions, and hiring for Associate management was secretive. Associate managers hired and the assistant is relied on to train of all known knowledge. Teamshare / aka monthly bonus rewards, Reasonable store goals set but at the end of month Coach would change promotions to prevent stores from making bonus. Assistant manager compared to Associate manager; Same work duties (or more) less pay, benefits and reward $'s are less for assistant manager. No DM touchbases with assistant to help grow to next level. Touchbases happen with store manager to help grow with the company but outcome has no resolution or suggestions for growth. Employee discount is useless as customers are able to use all discounts (mailer, in-store, etc) and associates are unable to use mailer coupons which gives customers a larger overall discount. Customer pricing is always better than employee discount pricing. Pay as a customer or don't buy. Outlet merchandise marked higher then retail pricing, makes no sense to purchase as an employee