Pros
Great to gain experience with a large, established sales company, or in my case, open my eyes to what has become the norm for a career in retail.
Cons
Stores are ALWAYS understaffed - district managers seem to focus on pinching pennies at the expensive of the employees. This creates an atmosphere of employees feeling far from refreshed and energetic. Managers are expected to work 48 hours a week and assistants 44/week. Hard to have a life outside because of the hour requirements. Management at the district and higher levels are simply yes men, passing along ideas that are usually out of touch with individual store operation and customer base. Only closed 4 days a year, a real slap in the face to Holidays such as July 4, Labor Day, etc. They claim high level of value and culture, but it's a cover for typical corporate greed.