Employee Review
- 4.0Jan 29, 2017
Life at REI
AnalystCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsSeattle, WAPros
Great work/life balance, employee focused company, great discounts on gear, overall positive culture.
Cons
Compensation is not competitive for Seattle market, few opportunities for advancement
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- 5.0Sep 18, 2023Sales AssociateCurrent EmployeeSanta Rosa, CA
Pros
Great companythat takes care of their great people
Cons
Its retail and the customers can be exhausting
- 4.0Sep 22, 2023Retail Sales AssociateCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsSaint Louis, MO
Pros
A fun place to work with supportive and interesting coworkers! There are plenty of upsides to working at REI, good coworkers being first and foremost, but the benefits are also great for retail work. I highly recommend working here if you don't need the money.
Cons
REI despite being a co-op is still a business, and increasingly leadership running it like a full for-profit corporation. Over my time, I've seen more investment in inventory, and less investment in employees. We got pay raises to counter inflation one year, while having our labor budget cut all while rising prices in the store. The next year raises were just below inflation..
