Overall, it was alright but there was little opportunity for growth in my position. - Retail Sales Associate, Part Time Macy's Employee Review

2.0
Mar 24, 2012
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Pros

The employee discount and macy's money is great if you like to shop especially around christmas time. Management does a nice job of praising employees for a job well done, and actively try to stir up enthusiasm.

Cons

The compensation, though low, is standard for hourly retail positions, however the amount of work that is prescribed to each employee based on that compensation is more than that of other positions. The "magic" training that sales associates are mandated to attend, is at times difficult to take seriously because, employees are occasionally gifted with plastic wands at the end of training. Training teaches employees how to sell but glosses over other important techniques like resolving customer and credit issues.

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5.0
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Pros

Great coworkers when I worked here.

Cons

Pay could be a little better.

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Macy's Response
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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your honest thoughts about your time working with us.
2.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
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Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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