Great company for the young & ambitious who enjoy playing career politics. - Assistant Buyer Nordstrom Employee Review

4.0
Jan 25, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Large corporation still run like a small store - great benefit package adds a lot to peace of mind. Same benefits for all levels of the organization. Still believes in promoting from within

Cons

Politics, politics, politics & age discrimination is rappant. You have to be young and a game player/ass kisser to get ahead. Talent and strong work ethic will not take you as far.

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Decent base pay, somewhat autonomous, great tip potential.

Cons

The company has changed for the worse since COVID. When I came back the mood of the entire store had shifted. Gone were the days of comradery, customer focus, and taking pride in a job well done. In its place there is a new culture of cutthroat sales, a severe decline in customer focus, and worst of all a new focus on profit over customer satisfaction. When I was told that the amount the store charged for a shoe shine was not enough to do the best job I could for a customer I knew things had gone downhill for the company. Not to mention I watch a manager prey on a mentally disabled person in order to secure a sale, when the person could not understand what was being offered. Sad that such a once great company is now just another greed ridden corporation.

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