Fun Job, but Low Pay - Part Time Assistant Manager Hot Topic Employee Review

3.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The job is fun, and you get to meet some of the coolest people, both customers and other employees. Hours are generally pretty low, but that allows employees to go to school or work other jobs. The discount is amazing. Part-time management receives benefits.

Cons

The pay is bad, and the hours are worse. One of the lower-paying jobs at the mall in my area. Hours are generally extremely limited, especially in slow seasons. There is a lot that needs to be done on each shift, while also ensuring that you try to push sales. Nothing too crazy, but the pay is not high enough for all they want you to do.

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5.0
Apr 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Coworkers and culture were definitely the pros of the job.

Cons

Mall setting and corporate policies made things unenjoyable. If this place could be franchised and not in a mall with so many other types of people would be much more ideal.

5.0
May 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great working ethic and employees

Cons

Not alot of pay, do it for the love of the job

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