Good people, unrealistic expectations - Visual Merchandiser Forever 21 Employee Review

3.0
5 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Awesome people to work with! You work with these people all the time so they become your family. Get cute clothes for cheap. Wide array of looks and trends to shop and merchandise for. Room for growth. Company is attempting to become higher fashion/more mature with their marketing. Directives are clear and easy to understand.

Cons

Ridiculous 5-7 overnight shifts for floorset without a full day of rest in between your next day shift. Discount is only 10% (not for extended family either). Inconsistent scheduling. No vacation/sick days. It's a big corporation, so they don't care about the "little people" that make this store run smoothly (e.g. sales associates). You are easily replaceable in the company's eyes (even if you work for corporate). Poor staff straining and management follow through. No accountability. Visual standards are decreasing with time. Target demographic is young teen girls (and their moms) with lots of attitude.

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5.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team, collaborative and competent.

Cons

Workload and miscommunication between departments

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