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    rue21 Reviews

    Updated August 20, 2018
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    Pros

    • "Offers very flexible work schedules, the atmosphere is fun to work in, and the managers are great to work with" (in 29 reviews)

    • "The 40% employee discount is a plus" (in 68 reviews)

    Cons

    • "There is no such thing as a work life balance you’re Expected to always be there" (in 51 reviews)

    • "they took away the stock associate position so stock now has to be processed on the floor on top of trying to sell fragrance and task" (in 71 reviews)

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    1. "Part time Associate"

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      Current Employee - Part Time Sales Associate in Salt Lake City, UT
      Current Employee - Part Time Sales Associate in Salt Lake City, UT
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at rue21 part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Love working at rue21. And the discount is amazing.

      Cons

      The slow seasons don't get very many hours.

      Advice to Management

      Know the disability laws more.

    2. "Enjoyable but hectic"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      -Fun work environment
      -Rewarding if you love fashion

      Cons

      -Subpar discounts
      -Must be fashion-orientated in order to assist random customers for their event attire

      Advice to Management

      N/A

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    3. "Fun place for students"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at rue21 part-time

      Pros

      Flexible, fun environment, good sales for associates, good incentive programs

      Cons

      Pressure to sell perfumes, lack of hours for associates

      Advice to Management

      Make associates feel comfortable. Don’t make management visits a punishment

    4. "Great place to start in retail."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at rue21 part-time

      Pros

      Easy to pick up on and improve your customer service skills.

      Hard work is rewarded.

      You get the hours you want.

      Cons

      Sometimes you may be called in or have an unexpected schedule change.

    5. "Be rueMAZING!"

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      Former Employee - Store Manager in Daytona Beach, FL
      Former Employee - Store Manager in Daytona Beach, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at rue21 full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      rue21 was my life and I learned how to be a hard worker and a great leader. If you are a hard worker and loyal to the company they won’t hesitate to listen to your concerns and help you in your personal or work lif if you are hard worker and loyal to the company they won’t hesitate to listen to your concerns and help you in your personal or perfessonal life.

      Cons

      The task load that they want us to do while open is unfair to customers and the workers that are trying to make their sales goal

      Advice to Management

      If you don’t put in 120% into each work day you would survive at rue21. Also, If you can handle multitasking this job isn’t for you.

    6. "Store Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at rue21 full-time

      Pros

      Discount on merchandise. PTO for management

      Cons

      Do not value employees. Company is ONLY about trying to pull themselves out of financial trouble no matter what the cost. Elimination of full time positions in many locations. Offering Full time employees part time positions at pay lower than what they were originally hired in at.

      Advice to Management

      Take care of your people and they will take care of you. You get what you pay for and what you want to pay for are people who will steal from you and those who don't care about the "customer experience" you want them to provide.

    7. "Sales Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at rue21 part-time

      Pros

      • Flexible hours
      • Employee Discount for clothes

      Cons

      • No profits from fragrance sales
      • Fragrance sales had to be made frequently so it didn’t risk your job.

    8. "Store manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at rue21 full-time

      Pros

      People were great, discount was good, cute clothes

      Cons

      Over worked, under paid, under appreciated

    9. "It’s a typical retail experience. Lots to be done and no hours to do it. bigger workload monthly."

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      Current Employee - Store Manager
      Current Employee - Store Manager
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at rue21 full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Discount, laid back environment, work life balance

      Cons

      Lack of help, big turnover, public shaming from higher ups

      Advice to Management

      Don’t belittle publicly , and train our associates

    10. "Sales associate for rue21"

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      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Lockport, NY
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Lockport, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at rue21 part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The people you get to know

      Cons

      The hours are limited

      Advice to Management

      More hours

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