An overly strict and insanely micromanaging work enviorment - Sales Associate Uniqlo Employee Review

1.0
7 May 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The 30% discount is nice. Free admission to the MoMA in NYC. Other sales associates are very friendly and levelheaded. 1-hour Break

Cons

If you are looking for a career in retail and/or fashion design, this is the place to work at. If not, then stay away for the love of God. UNIQLO represents Japanese work structures to a T in that one is supposed to put UNIQLO and the UNIQLO brand beyond all else. Though most companies put this forward, they are generally relaxed and allow the staff to become their own family. UNIQLO does not allow that. You are required to take notes whenever management talks to you, stand a certain way, keep your feet a certain way, write down sales figures and memorize popular items and sales on a daily basis. This would make perfect sense for management, but as a college student who was simply looking for part-time work, it was absolutely unnecessary. Unsurprisingly, the turn-over rate is exceedingly high. Little-to-no Work/Life balance. Little-to-no training, yet high expectations for store, procedure, and policy knowledge. And needless to say, you will be working long hours. Unless you plan to work at UNIQLO Full-time, there is no point in working at UNIQLO at all.

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

Learning Pace and Business Mindset

Cons

Irregular Work Schedule and Japanese Culture

2.0
14 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great Benefits. Better than most companies. Pay is good for your role in the management realm. Sales Associates also receive better pay than other retail companies.

Cons

No Work/life balance Little to no promotional opportunities unless you're favored by management or your mother works there. (The staff notices) Promotions are based on passing an exam and then an interview of the US CEO. If they don't like your interview, you don't get promoted. Specialty team managers don't get pay increases unless your title changes which can take several years. They force you to take your PTO, but deny it when you submit it, claiming "business needs."

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