Going Downhill - Store Environment Specialist Michaels Employee Review

2.0
3 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The only pro is the other members of staff are in the trenches with you

Cons

Been at this company for years, lately they have slashed hours and piled on new promotions and unrealistic workloads for barebones staff. Combining regular floor work (overwhelming returns and recovery) with immense pressure to boost rewards signups, online and ship from store orders, fabric and trim cutting, limitless balloon orders, new ten minute framing, and constant understaffing. This company does not care about its workers, will barely even provide enough hours to keep the store running then reprimand workers because customers are unsatisfied.

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5.0
4 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

great schedule flexibility and benefits

Cons

potential for burnout and stress

3.0
24 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Relatively easy job, lots to keep you busy and moving if you hate a stationary job. Easy to keep moving up from this role. The right team will make this your favourite role! Perfect job if you enjoy being the solution for everyday problems (just get your pay's worth).

Cons

Far too many hats, as Michaels tends to understaff. Can be a real slog with lack of support for training and followup coachings for cashiers. Hard to recommend this job long-term due to typically low entry pay, and pay gaps in similar management roles caused by company decisions over the last half decade or so.

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