Started off good, but has spiraled downward - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

1.0
Apr 20, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Most of the managers are really nice and will help you with just about anything. There are good benefits for part time employees. Can wear jeans to work everyday. Dress code isn't very strict and it is easy to dress for work.

Cons

Ever since the flip in Feb 2012, everything has been sort of upside down. Promises made during hiring process were not kept. Commission associates are supposed to have a set schedule, but it never happens. Unpredictability with how many hours your will get per week. Managers have so many tasks they forget simple things you ask of them.

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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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