If you are a college student, Find a better paying job. - Sales Associate JCPenney Employee Review

1.0
23 Aug 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Not much of anything. I am sure you can find better elsewhere.

Cons

Low Pay. Workers throw one another under the bus. Too much emphasis on Charge Credit Applications. When you are a new employee make sure you stand up to the veteran employees they like to throw you under the bus, avoid ringing at all costs, and hide out cleaning all night. Their turnover rate is high, which explains why they have people who have been working a short time and then ones that have worked their over 20 years.

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5.0
4 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

laid back work environment for a college student

Cons

salary stayed the same throughout the years

5.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you like working early morning hours and getting off early in the afternoon (which I do) this is a great part-time job. I was a college student when I worked here so it worked perfectly with my schedule. The pay is pretty decent and the people you work with are friendly.

Cons

Only real downside is that it's retail. You're going to run into some rude customers from time to time. There's always work to do and not enough time given to do it sometimes. But as long as you work hard and managers see that you're trying your best there isn't too much pressure put on you.

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