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Books-A-Million

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Took the magic out of working at a bookstore. - Cashier Books-A-Million Employee Review

2.0
16 Nov 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Book renting program Employee discounts Fellow employees are easy to work with Mostly laid back attitudes Very easy-going dress code

Cons

The biggest, most obvious con is the insane pressure to sell membership cards. You could be a complete slacker, but if you made the quota you were untouchable. If you didn't meet quota, it didn't matter how hard you worked - they look for reasons to fire you. When I was given a notice that I wasn't meeting quota, the paper said that I had never met it the entire time I had been working there, which was an out-right lie. I made twice the quota one week, then just barely dipped below it the next and was immediately fired.

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5.0
14 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Easy job, very fulfilling work environment -career opportunities -Employee discount

Cons

I can’t read all the books in the store

4.0
28 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities to move up and gain more knowledge, enjoyable workplace with flexibility and open lines of communication. Feel valued and fulfilled. Corporate and home office has improved communication and clarity significantly, Company allows stores more freedom in how they achieve success and what their stores can decide on when it comes to changes and updates.

Cons

In my opinion, pay can be on the lower end. Experience can be dependent on your management/person above you, but that is usual.

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