Unrealistic expectations and poor work-life balance - ETL Target Employee Review

2.0
May 2, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The team members and team development as well as having a highly interactive work day not stuck in a cubicle.

Cons

The expectations are overbearing and unless you want to work 60+ hours a week are relatively unattainable. It is highly political as so many places are and difficult to get promoted unless someone takes interest in you early on or someone is on your side at the district level.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are looking for a job that you’ll be a part of a fun team environment, have the ability to learn all about customer “guest” service, retail operations and sales, as well as merchandising even at entry level great opportunity. for such a large corporation I have been pleasantly surprised by how tight knit teams are. applying was okay, there were multiple steps (videos, assessments) but overall not too bad)., phone call and then video questions before hiring.

Cons

Pay isn’t great, but for the market it’s fair. Moving up involves a much larger increase in responsibilities and workload relative to the pay increase.

5.0
Jan 31, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Management - Pay - Benefits - Personal development - Vacation time - Culture

Cons

Long hours but worthwhile work.

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