Pros
Pay scale is above market. Good benefits program. Good merchandise discount. Outside of the Midwest I believe this to be a decent company to work for.
Cons
I can't speak to other district's but I would have to recommend against anyone working in the Midwest for this company. DM is more interested in looking good to upper management than in developing or even working with direct reports. DM says all the right things and will sell you a great line at the out set. DM always says to reach out if you have any needs but will criticize and even belittle you if you do actually ever reach out. DM will try to develop relationships within your store with subordinates with the sole aim of having eyes and ears in your store. DM creates and looks for drama and will launch a preemptive HR investigation against you should they ever feel like you question their leadership. DM and west HR have an unprofessional personal relationship and will turn anything they can against you. Management turn over in the Midwest is some of the highest I have ever seen and this should speak volumes to you. I've seen professional manager's quit with little or no notice and few exterior opportunities rather than continue working for the Midwest DM. Again this should speak for itself. I have met and worked a few quality and contentious individuals that I have much respect for. But again that outside of the Midwest district. I would never recommend working in the Midwest for this company to anyone at this point.
