Bad Managers and Staff - Seasonal Sales Associate Macy's Employee Review

1.0
17 Dec 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The customers are usually quite nice - Some of the workers are nice. Herald Square location is convenient.

Cons

The managers here are mostly bad - They're rude and demanding and it's basically impossible to ever find them (Hint: They're in the back playing games on their phones). I've never been criticized so much in my life - One minute you have to clock out exactly on time and then five minutes later you're being yelled at because they need help and you can't go home yet. Half the staff do basically nothing and get away with it and the other half are constantly harassed by managers to do more (While ignoring the employees hiding in the back room and playing with their phones). I have absolutely no idea where they find most of the managers from - They're honestly the most childish people I've ever worked with - I completely understand why the majority of the employees are so rude to every customer. It's honestly just been demoralizing to work here. A perfect example from today is returns - Most associates don't want to accept returns. And it's honestly amazing that for a multi-billion company we don't have any pens, scissors or staples - But we'll also get yelled it if we don't write something down for a customer (Without a pen) or staple a return and it's original receipt together (With not staples)I honestly can't wait to get through the next few days and be done with the constant harassment and bullying.

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Pros

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Cons

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Macy's Response
2mo
We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with management as a Retail Stock Associate. Thank you for your review.
2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

you get ok pto even as a part timer, not physically demanding, good A/C and heating depending on the weather.

Cons

very low pay compared to other businesses, you only get a 40 cent raise every year. same playlist consisting of 15 songs on repeat and it drives you crazy as time goes on. very inconsistent hours they rarely give morning shifts, you only get the more undesirable shifts like closing which ends at 9:30pm. the sales goals will be exceeded and they hours will still be cut especially around the holiday season. numerous amounts of time where i am left alone at the register on a busy day with no backup and still expected to clean fitting rooms and recover the floor with no help. overall no room for growth, started when i was 18 and am now 20 and have not even been considered or offered a higher position, 2 tiny raises is all i got. i overall feel like my position is bottom of the barrel compared to asset protection, jewelry department, and fragrance sales because they get paid better and make commission while doing less easier work. would not recommend and if you do end up working at a Macys use the experience you have and never stop applying to jobs because there really is no growth here.

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Macy's Response
1mo
Thank you for your honest feedback as our Sales Associate. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly! Thank you.
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