Decent Pay, But Poor Management and High Stress - Sales Associate Five Below Employee Review

3.0
1 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive Pay: The hourly wage was better than expected for retail work, which made the job worth considering. Straightforward Tasks: The day-to-day responsibilities were generally simple and easy to learn, especially for someone new to retail.

Cons

Inconsistent Management: Leadership often lacked organization and communication, which created confusion and frustration among the team. Constant Stress: The work environment was stressful almost all the time, with pressure placed heavily on associates, especially during busy hours or low staffing

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great people, staff, and people to work with

Cons

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3.0
16 Jun 2026
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Pros

-20% discount -med, dental, vision benefits -20-ish minimum hours per week -genuinely can be a fun store to work in when run well

Cons

-store managers have little to no oversight and cross professional boundaries often - hr is ineffective, document everything yourself, report to the EEOC -growth opportunities in the store are very limited and they will lowball you no matter what you do or sacrifice -crazy turnover because the expectations are unrealistic store managers lie about pay budget to everyone -more likely to hire teens and students because they are easier to take advantage of for little pay, only needs adult for when teens and students cannot work (night shifts, school days) - nearby stores, especially if in a strip mall or shopping center, like tj maxx have higher base pay, better benefits, better security, and more hour availability

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