Good company to get started with... - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

4.0
Mar 23, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I would recommend to anyone who might want the freedom to transfer to a new location.

Cons

JCP can be very political. I was treated well during my time with the company, though if your not "in" you're not going to make rapid promotions.

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Laid back work, nice people to work with.

Cons

Sales driven. There doesn't seem to be much training on how they want the cashiers to do their job.

1.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The employee discounts were alright

Cons

As a Cashier or Omni associate they don't take you seriously. Leadership loves to play hot potato with responsibilities and many times cashiers gets stuck with it. When dealing with angry customers they the managers don't show up or completely undermine you making you look like an ___.

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