Pros
Coming from an entrepreneurial background I loved that each store is run on a 'boutique' level. I was able to be involved in many different aspects of running the business such as: visual merchandising, social media (facebook), event planning, networking, designing marketing collateral, etc.
Cons
The pay is simply not enough to support yourself in NYC. The culture of the business absolutely differs from store to store and the store manager absolutely sets the tone. I was not fairly recognized or celebrated for all the hard work and time that I put into my job. It was my pleasure to work 'off the clock' because I was passionate about what I was doing and believed that I was with a company that wanted me to grow and develop. I truly believed that one day it would all work out in my favor. This did not happen.