A Different Culture Altogether - Project Manager Macy's Employee Review

2.0
31 Jul 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great ideas, Great vision from senior business management.

Cons

Much of the management has come up through the company, some starting in the stores. Not very Tech Savvy and thus, everything is possible. Unrealistic requirements and timelines. Work life balance is not that great. Office culture is hyper political...cliquish even. Leadership varies by group...some are micro managers...some are retired in place. There is no consistency in expectations from one boss to another. You may be a rock star in one group but a complete and utter failure in another. There is no backbone at the VP level to push back or hold the business accountable for missed deliverables; hence the project team always takes it on the chin for missed dates. The budget process and management of said budget is a joke...first place I've ever worked where the PM is not privy to the budget. Upper mobility is based on who you know not on your work accomplishments. There are more outsourced workers than there are employees in critical positions...no good if you want sustainability.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

Friendly and reliable work conditions.

Cons

I have no cons. Enjoyed my time at Macys.

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Macy's Response
2d
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time working with us at our Virginia Beach location. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback!
2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
1w
Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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