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Pros "really respectful of work/life balance" (in 136 reviews) "The discounts on gear are also awesome" (in 56 reviews)Cons "Its just an internal marketing scheme to make it look like the actually care about your work-life balance" (in 38 reviews) "retail part time trap can be a dead end" (in 94 reviews) See AllEmployee ReviewEmployee Review See All Reviews (1.4k) See All (1.4k) Jan 29, 2017 Helpful (1)"Life at REI"StarStarStarStarStarWork/Life BalanceCulture & ValuesCareer OpportunitiesComp & BenefitsSenior ManagementCurrent Employee - Analyst in Seattle, WACurrent Employee - Analyst in Seattle, WARecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at REI full-time (More than 3 years)ProsGreat work/life balance, employee focused company, great discounts on gear, overall positive culture.ConsCompensation is not competitive for Seattle market, few opportunities for advancementShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare via EmailCopy LinkLink Copied!Flag as InappropriateFlag as InappropriateHelpful (1) REI Response seconds ago Edit • Delete REI 2017-01-29 21:19 PST See reviews by: Popularity | Rating | Date | AllOther Employee ReviewsOther Employee Reviews See All Reviews (1.4k) See All (1.4k) Jan 30, 2017"Supply Chain Intern"StarStarStarStarStarWork/Life BalanceCulture & ValuesCareer OpportunitiesComp & BenefitsSenior ManagementFormer Employee - Supply Chain InternFormer Employee - Supply Chain InternRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at REI full-time (Less than a year)ProsGreat working environment and great people.ConsRetail industry so there is heavy variability.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare via EmailCopy LinkLink Copied!Flag as InappropriateFlag as InappropriateHelpful (0) REI Response seconds ago Edit • Delete REI 2017-01-30 09:42 PST Feb 13, 2017 Helpful (1)"Sub Par"StarStarStarStarStarWork/Life BalanceCulture & ValuesCareer OpportunitiesComp & BenefitsSenior ManagementFormer Employee - Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee - Anonymous EmployeeDoesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at REI full-timeProsGear discounts and coworkers.ConsRetail schedule, low pay, and lack of opportunities for advancement.Advice to ManagementHire knowledgable staff, pay them well, and stop trying to shave costs while overworking employees.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare via EmailCopy LinkLink Copied!Flag as InappropriateFlag as InappropriateHelpful (1) REI Response seconds ago Edit • Delete REI 2017-02-13 21:13 PSTDiscover more reviews about REI. See reviews by: Popularity | Rating | Date | AllWork at REI? Share Your ExperiencesREIStarVery DissatisfiedStarDissatisfiedStarNeutral ("OK")StarSatisfiedStarVery Satisfied Click to RateStart your review...orAdd a SalaryAdd BenefitsAdd an InterviewAdd a SalaryAdd BenefitsAdd an Interview
REI
"really respectful of work/life balance" (in 136 reviews)
"The discounts on gear are also awesome" (in 56 reviews)
"Its just an internal marketing scheme to make it look like the actually care about your work-life balance" (in 38 reviews)
"retail part time trap can be a dead end" (in 94 reviews)
Employee Review
Employee Review
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"Life at REI"
I have been working at REI full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
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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Other Employee Reviews
"Supply Chain Intern"
I worked at REI full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great working environment and great people.
Cons
Retail industry so there is heavy variability.
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"Sub Par"
I worked at REI full-time
Pros
Gear discounts and coworkers.
Cons
Retail schedule, low pay, and lack of opportunities for advancement.
Advice to Management
Hire knowledgable staff, pay them well, and stop trying to shave costs while overworking employees.
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