New company direction cost 7000 people their jobs... - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

3.0
3 Aug 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Im a little jaded now due to the companys new structure and direction, but I loved working for them.

Cons

Corporate is out of touch with todays customer... aka Ron Johnson

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5.0
20 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Laid back work, nice people to work with.

Cons

Sales driven. There doesn't seem to be much training on how they want the cashiers to do their job.

3.0
3 July 2026
Recommend
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Pros

easy job, slow most of the time, need to be able to find things to do to keep busy

Cons

when its slow you are barely scheduled for hours, need to get credit card applications

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