Only work here as a high school student - Sales Associate JCPenney Employee Review

2.0
13 Aug 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Very flexible -Good for high school kids

Cons

-Start at minimum wage -No chance to advance from sales associate position -Gossipy managers and sales associates -You need brown on your nose to get anywhere in the company

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

its a good starter job for someone in high school

Cons

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