Great except the pay - Store Manager Hot Topic Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are surprisingly good, especially for mental health, and scheduling is varying levels of flexible depending on the position. Moving up is pretty likely as long as you’re performing well and the timing is right. I saw reviews mentioning bad management, but it’s all dependent on who the manager is (most of mine have been good.) Some customers aren’t fun, but most are so much nicer compared to most retailers.

Cons

The pay and workload, man. My paycheck can’t even last me until the next, and I’ve got people to feed. The company has opened up so many stores in the last few months, would really love if some of that money came to us.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I loved my co workers, my GM was such an incredible girl for fixing everything wrong with the place before she started. She always keeps in contact and always makes the effort to lead and help us when needed

Cons

None none none none none

4.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Unstressful by retail standards, with mostly flexible and understanding managers.

Cons

District manager quality was poor. Poor hours. Opportunities for growth are not based on existing experience.

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