Pros
The culture of Journeys is very enjoyable on a non-sales level. They allow for a very laid back atmosphere while still having a very competitive edge to make work fun. The discount is very generous especially considering it can be used on sale merchandise. The company is not against promotion of young individuals, which allows great opportunities for experience. Health benefits are wonderful too. The monthly rate isn't terrible, but the coverage is amazing.
Cons
Two words sum it up: Sales aggressive! Sales plans on stores that have already gained massive in previous year make achieving goal and bonuses very difficult. Upper management awards stores that do far less volume with higher percents better than stores that do far more with less of a percent in gain (which can be impossible when plan is based on last years trend which at some stores can be abnormally high). The environment creates a hostile environment at times among management, as it is a commission based job. Being sales men, compensation is HIGHLY bluffed while pay plans are presented. Without question, Journeys does not pay competitively for the amount of time invested. While they preach integrity, I highly question it's ethical positions. I also feel it is hard to trust management above a store level, as their agenda is always unknown, and it changes from manager to manager. Also, management forfeits their life outside of work. While I myself am I die hard workaholic, having no quality to my life outside of work kills.
