Company: Apple
Date: 2015-11-20
Overall rating: 4/5
Employment status: current
Experience level: Senior

Under the shiny exterior it's still a job, but a good one!
Pros: Fast paced environment with lots of people-person opportunities, whether it's working with the customer or with peers. An environment full of bright and engaging peers. For a retail job, it pays a nice wage; yet at the same time it's not like any other retail job and you really do earn every penny of that wage. Aside from the pay, the other benefits are great too: product and service discounts, healthcare benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off for both full- and part-time employees. During hectic times such as product launches and holiday, the company effectively ensures that a fun environment is maintained.
Cons: As I mentioned, it is a fast-paced environment, and a very intense one at that. Stamina and pacing are key. Sometimes, getting time away can be difficult if not planned far enough in advance. And politics.