Pros
Flexible but steady schedule—8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one closing shift each week. No full weekends required, and you’ll have either Thanksgiving or Christmas off.
Cons
This environment is highly competitive and can feel exclusionary at times. There is a pervasive “mean girl” culture, where professionalism and inclusivity are lacking. Interactions can be surface-level polite but often marked by gossip, even involving customers. * Not an inclusive or supportive environment. Favoritism and inconsistency are common, with policies enforced selectively depending on leadership preference. * Conversations of a personal or inappropriate nature occur in customer-facing areas, such as fitting rooms, during work hours. * Despite legal requirements, there is a culture of working through breaks. Employees who take their allotted breaks may be looked down upon. * Compensation is below market rate and not competitive. *No paid holidays. *30% discount for part-time employees, 40% for full-time employees. Employees have only 7 days to make returns and cannot price-match or use discounts online. * The sales culture is extremely aggressive, often compared to a car-sales approach. *There is little to no growth mindset. Once leadership forms an opinion about an employee, opportunities for development or correction are minimal. *False claims or gossip can escalate to leadership, where favoritism influences outcomes rather than facts. *Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are applied inconsistently depending on the area leader. *Stores use heavily scented machines despite policies prohibiting perfume use. *The company has close ties with local churches and frequently sponsors religious events, creating a workplace that may not feel inclusive for all employees or religions. *Demonstrates discriminatory practices and lacks inclusivity, particularly toward transgender individuals. When I suggested that the store would benefit from greater diversity—specifically by hiring a male associate—I was met with resistance. I was explicitly told that Evereve would not hire a man unless he was gay, which reflects a troubling and biased hiring mindset.