Perfect for extra cash - Sales Associate Bath & Body Works Employee Review

5.0
8 Sept 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The discount is amazing. For your first four weeks of employment you receive a 50% discount on the merchandise, and 30% thereafter. It's a very fun and sociable place to work and for being sales and customer driven they're fairly laid back. No bank account? No problem. You get a super cute, and, free debit card that you can add additional direct deposits on from other employers. * I would say that if you choose a retail environment, you're best bet is a smaller retail store like B&BW or even Victoria's Secret. I also need to mention before I forget, you always get a training booklet for each week educating you on new products, new sales, etc. Communication is never an issue here.

Cons

The pay is what you would expect of a retail job - a tad over minimum wage, the scheduling is a bit all over the place. If you're added on as a part-time employee that means PART-TIME as in maybe six hours a week. This is not a job to rely on for a supplemental income or as a primary income -- unless you're a manager or lead, of course. Another thing I strongly dislike is the biweekly pay, but I think that is pretty standard for retail companies. Lastly, they don't drug screen which I don't approve of at all. You're handling customers, cash, and face it the merchandise isn't cheap - drug testing might be a good idea.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

Generous pay for management, paid holidays and maternity leave for full timers, good benefits. Treats us more like humans than any other business I’ve ever worked for

Cons

Work/life balance can be hard, especially around the holidays

1.0
5 Jul 2026
Recommend
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Pros

We offer two fully remote weeks per year, in addition to three designated in‑person days.

Cons

The organization lacks a cohesive strategy and shows persistent resistance to change despite declining stock performance over the past several years. Our product and marketing efforts are no longer resonating with consumers, leadership effectiveness is inconsistent, and there are no defined career pathways for performers. Teams often work long hours due to constant rework and unclear direction. Firing the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Merchandising Officer have been some of the few genuinely strong decisions. They were terrible, outdated, and caused swirl.

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