Minimum? Really? - Sales Associate Bath & Body Works Employee Review

2.0
Nov 16, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

It's a fun place to work. There are a lot things to do and keep you busy. Depending on how you perform it can be a fairly independent job.

Cons

The pay is awful. You are pressured to sell as though you get commission, but you don't. The pay you a tad over minimum wage. If this company prides it's self in being a classier place to shop and work, then help support your employees and show them some respect by paying them a reasonable wage. Walmart employees have a higher average wage for the same type of work. If BBW revenue was over 2 billion in the 2006 fiscal year then why not have fewer employees and pay them a respectable and reasonable wage. Or if we are wanted to sell like we are making commission, then pay us on commission. Call ins.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

We offer two fully remote weeks per year, in addition to three designated in‑person days.

Cons

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