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Updated May 27, 2020
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"40% off Employee discount was great" (in 81 reviews)
"Positive work environment and rewarding" (in 48 reviews)
"Upper Management are hypocrites" (in 73 reviews)
"Having a quota for perfume sales; although the do have great product at a reasonable price" (in 66 reviews)
- Helpful (1)
"Great part-time job during the summer while in college"
I worked at rue21 part-time for less than a year
Pros
Everyone was very nice and management was flexible.
Cons
I had no issues with the workers or management, but the customers were sometimes difficult to deal with.
rue212019-09-25 "Great Job"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at rue21 part-time for less than a year
Pros
They give you a lot of responsibility, which makes things go quicker and more fun! The management was great and I really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. They are very willing to give you breaks too.
Cons
No cons I can think of!
Continue readingrue212020-05-28"nothing bad to say"
I worked at rue21 part-time
Pros
Great company to work for
Cons
nothing bad to say about them
rue212020-05-18"Sales Associate"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at rue21 part-time for more than a year
Pros
Discounts & great with scheduling
Cons
In two years I worked there, I only received a raise of 25 cents
rue212020-05-02"Good first job experience"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at rue21 part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
This was a very good introduction into retail sales as a part time job.
Cons
Hours were a little strange at times, sometimes you can feel overworked (especially during holidays).
rue212020-04-28"Run!!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Negative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at rue21 full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Online discount, nothing else at all.
Cons
No work life balance Upper Management are hypocrites. Workload is extremely heavy without payroll. They don’t pay their associates. They falsely fire managers and associates. No training, no support, Upper management will tell you to do things and if VP’s don’t like it they will blame you! So much DRAMA. You will be pulled from your store over half the year to support someone else’s store. SM’s pay scale company wide is all over the place. Many SM’s are making under 29k! Those that make over 45k are turned over within a few months. A year max. They will look for any reason to fire you and they will find your replacement without you knowing and have them trained in another store. Worst company and leadership to work for.
Continue readingrue212020-05-26"Terrible pay"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at rue21 full-time for more than a year
Pros
coworkers were great, will make or break your experience
Cons
pay is absolute garbage (7.25 an hour) and you're expected to work 8-12 hour days
Continue readingrue212020-04-30- Helpful (1)
"Thankful but can’t wait to leave"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI have been working at rue21 full-time for more than a year
Pros
Pay for managers is good, a great learning experience with leadership skills
Cons
disorganized company, miscommunication on moving up within the company
rue212020-04-22 "Crap company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at rue21 part-time for less than a year
Pros
Standard Discount, Easy to get hired, no experience necessary
Cons
Pushed fragrance sales in order to get hours. Unprofessional and uneducated employees.
rue212020-04-22- Helpful (1)
"My location has been great, but desired more from company overall."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at rue21 part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Have had great experience with coworkers, great employee discount, flexible schedule within reason
Cons
No benefits, relatively low pay
rue212020-04-03