Pros
Working in the bright and upbeat environment of Paper Source is great, and it is difficult not to find something new that makes you smile everyday. Downtimes are often filled with crafting, whether that be for store signage, new displays, or gift wraps. If you like being creative and helping others find what they're looking for, and are extraverted enough to make small talk with customers and coworkers, you'll enjoy it.
Kontras
Benefits and pay are not awesome, though the employee discount is probably worth it especially if you love Barnes&Noble/books/craft supplies. Very few opportunities for promotions and raises, and once you get the gist of the job down there isn't much to learn. At the end of the day, it's still retail -- rude customers, constant standing and cleaning, oftentimes it gets boring especially in between holidays. This job can turn into cold sales really fast, or you risk losing hours, thanks to B&N, and customers are constantly complaining about price jumps.