Target reviews

Absolutely no work life balace as an Executive. Upward mobility is there, but requires at least 55-60 hours a week, depending on position, up to 70+ hours a week. You cannot be successful at Target without sacrificing your personal life. At 34 I was one of the "oldest" executives in our district. After marriage and kids most executives move on to careers with a better work/life balance. Those that stay make alot of money, but really sacrifice. There is even an understanding about how common divorce is among Target Executives. Myself included.

You really have to be a favorite to be able to move up within the company. New grads come in with no retail experience, never have worked with customers are all of a sudden in charge of you. Although the schedule is somewhat flexible, many times you have to be there at 5/6am or as late as 11/12pm way before the store opens or after it closes. Employees with families or kids cannot be at work that late, especially at Target. Other times, the pay is way to low and you are expected to pull way beyond what should be considered your own weight, to pick up others slack.