Pros
Lots of room to learn and grow professionally ("The Sky is the Limit" is an actual company slogan). One of the few companies where formal education does not really impact where you work within the company (in orientation training it is noted that you can become a Store Manager with a High School Education) [I had mixed feelings about this as I hold a college degree]. You can receive annual profit sharing bonuses based on store performance (profit vs shrink), receive a store discount card, benefits for full-time as well as access to discounts at various places such as Wonderland, insurance companies, H&R Block and more. Friendly team atmosphere as well.
Kontras
Although training is provided in the way of Computer Based Learning Modules, real training is done by seeking out knowledge (for the most part). As an example, my current role as Department Manager encompasses a vast amount of things, most of which I was never taught. As you progress in your role you learn about additional tools & responsibilities through your own investigation. [Such as asking myself the question, "How do I stop getting too many of this item in as I am not ordering it and it is not selling well to my demographic." led me to discover some of the hierarchical structure of the business and that a Home Office Category Manager/Buyer work in tandem to evaluate demographic requirements and force orders to my location based on expected sales volume. With that I was able to contact them and reduce purchases of this item to more reasonable amounts.]
