Everything is great when you start out. Everyone is friendly and there is an almost family-like atmosphere among staff. You learn a ton of information about gear and outdoor activities, and get to meet the reps for various brands. The pay is also pretty great for a retail job, and goes up every six months depending on performance. Work life balance - more... is respected as long as you give lots of notice for days off you need or changes in schedule.

However, after a few months, you get to know how management works, and it isn't always pleasant. Store management plays favorites and senior staff is ... - less