Does Bargain Books pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bargain Books employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bargain Books. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bargain Books?

62% of Bargain Books employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bargain Books 1.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bargain Books?

Bookseller (24) , Bookseller and Cashier (3) , Sales Assistant (3) , Seasonal Bookseller (3)

What are the pros of working at Bargain Books according to real employee reviews?

"great workplace for bookworms and the salary is decent." ((in 5 reviews)); "Decent pay Friendly people Discounts on books" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bargain Books according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and loss of weekends" ((in 9 reviews)); "Long work hours and irresponsible management, abusive management and rude seniors." ((in 4 reviews)); "No real training provided amd managers don't care if senior booksellers abusive junior staff." ((in 3 reviews))

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Bargain Books Reviews

3.1

62% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

61% positive business outlook

Bargain Books has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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35 reviews

2.0

17 May 2024

Working at BB

Bookseller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Customers are really chilled and friendly

Cons

Management has no idea what they're doing overstocking of books that aren't popping Dissmal marketing team

2.0

20 July 2023

H

Full time book seller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You get to purchase books for half price. You have access to books before anyone does. You get to meet authors.

Cons

Low pay Smaller branches are poorly run Have to stand all day No room for further growth

2.0

20 Dec 2018

Wow

Bookseller and cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I really can't think of any pros

Cons

The hours are crazy, the pay is not good. Management, wow.

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