- The staff discount is only 30% which is measly.
- You only get ONE uniform per QUARTER (ie. one free top and bottom every 3 months) and if you take a uniform and quit before the end of the quarter, you will need to pay for it.
- Incredibly long hours = no work life balance. The morning shift is 8am till 6.15pm (but you will ALWAYS need to OT, sometimes till 7/730. I've seen people leave at 8pm. On Mondays, you start at 730am and leave at the same time. Closing shift starts at 12.45pm and expect to leave around 11.30pm or later every time.
- Very, very, very rigid culture and structure put in place. As expected of a Japanese company. You can voice out your concerns but to be honest, they don't listen. There is also an INSANE hierarchy in the company - perhaps 12 levels or more?
- Not all store managers are good. If you're lucky then you'll get an SM who can guide and mentor you. If not, you'll be left clueless and unsure of where your career is going.
- If you want to go to HQ, you need to spend at least 3-4 years on the ground in the store.
- This role is NOT for people who do not want to be in retail, work retail hours, and manage a store. This position is to help you become a STORE MANAGER, nothing more, nothing less. If you end up in HQ, that is up to your own ability and whether or not there are openings available. Do not be deceived and think that you can go to HQ after 6 months.
- All in all, my opinion is my own but these are the facts of the role. Think about whether or not you really want to go into retail before joining.
