Pros
There was always a job that had to be done when you came into work which made your shift go extremely quickly. Mainly a youthful working cohort at River Island which was good if you were of a young age. Every manager and supervisor was approachable and easy to talk to. An intriguing working environment to work in if you were interested in fashion and the latest trends. Uniform benefits and the 30% discount were a massive pro for me.
Cons
The pay if you were under the age of eighteen was incredibly poor. Can deal with very difficult customers which would sometimes cause stress and demand a lot of calmness from the employee. River Island is a target of shoplifting so there were numerous people to keep an eye on on the shop floor. A very busy working environment especially at weekends and during sale time can cause a very hostile and stressful atmosphere. This can also amount to extra working hours having to be worked after/before shift such as prepping for the sale and to maintain standards on the shop floor after trading hours.
