You've probably been reading or hearing about several stores already planning to close, tempers are flaring and managements is on edge. Many employees have already quit given the daily unnecessary pressure they've been put under. If you haven't... —  read more 

stores have been closing. that isn't news. stores are also opening. when leases are up stores close. welcome to retail. covid expedited that process. the restructuring refers to management positions, specifically the SIM, and then the new "expert... —  read more 

I wonder how many people made a drastic turn and went into a completely different industry? After BN I didn’t have much choice, nor could I accept jobs like grocery stores or small restaurants. Eventually I turned my creative hobby into a small... —  read more 

I doubt there are many more people who have such a bad relationship with a manager like I do. I don't think his attitude towards me is normal at all. Lately he even started yelling at me. The only thing worse is that colleagues who are afraid for... —  read more 

Any news on rumored restructuring meetings this week?

I'm ashamed to still be working here. I feel really bad when people ask in surprise how come I still work here. I tried to find another job, but I still haven't had any success. My age is a big problem in looking for a new job and I am very aware... —  read more 

The BN Membership drive is on and in full force at stores. I am so sick of hearing about how "now would be a great time to sign up for the membership". How about BN just start offering books at Amazon prices if they really want to be competitive. ... —  read more 

And they have been for some time now. They have both their book oriented stores and their 4* stores. They're basically run by a single person, and everything is online oriented, no need for booksellers and cashiers. Kindles can be bought via... —  read more 

a) you are in a comfort zone b) you are looking for a job but you can't find it c) The other options offered to you are much worse than the one you have now e) you hope for unemployment e) you have become apathetic and you don't care what... —  read more 

This was said by someone too optimistic, that physical stores could regain momentum once the corona virus is under control. I do not believe that this will ever happen again, because there has simply been a complete paradigm shift, but anything is... —  read more 

I would like to be optimistic and think that the things will improve here, but I am afraid that this company could even be shut down by the summer. That’s just my opinion. All indications are that this ship is sinking at high speed. Unfortunately... —  read more 

I’m trying to find a new job as soon as possible because this has become a real circus and, unfortunately, I think it will get worse until BN becomes a thing of the past. However, I still can’t find an acceptable job and I’m slowly becoming... —  read more 

Just gonna leave this here for reasons. Anyone who has been with BN long enough knows that short-staffing, unfair hiring/promotion decisions, inconsistent hours, and part time pay for full time responsibilities are par for the course. Please... —  read more 

You don't like BN, I get that. Maybe you were not treated fairly when you were here or you were fired for no reason or you paid more for a book than it was on Amazon...whatever. But none of that is the fault of the employees (well, maybe the book... —  read more 

Heard there will be some sort of meeting or “class” mid April (4/14-4/15) managers on the restructuring. Anyone have more details?

Its almost exclusive to management middle on up, theirs just a bad culture here and no one does anything about it, people are bullied, ganged up on by managers when you hold their little gossip sessions, booksellers talked over and shot down and... —  read more 

I hear corporate is going to occupy the top two floors of the building, if so that’s going to s— big time for the poor booksellers who already have to deal with enough c-ap. Probably best to avoid applying here in the future, anyone ever work at... —  read more 

I don't get what keeps this company together so that it does not fall apart and disappear. What kind of glue is it that still keeps it working somehow? The store I work in is so depressing that every day I expect to hear the news that tomorrow... —  read more 

Sometimes I just don't get whether we, the remaining employees, are more lost or our manager who obviously is. It is clear to everyone that he no longer knows what he is doing, but pretends that he still things under control. He pretends very badly... —  read more 

Some people I just don’t understand. The situation is desperate and sooner or later we will all have to leave here because the future of the company is not looking good. Still, some people act like BN is a place where they can build their careers... —  read more 

Even after so many mistakes, the ldiots at Barnes & Noble are now blatantly sabotaging the company with, you'll never guess... another and new C-apPY NOOK! These losers will never learn. I am so glad I can sit back and laugh at the fools who... —  read more 

I have noticed that people stay here even though nothing suits them completely because they are afraid of change and do not believe in their capabilities. I was like that myself and I was waiting to get laid off. Now I see that I didn’t have to wait... —  read more 

I feel awful because I know my store could be closed because the atmosphere is awful and there are fewer and fewer customers. Unfortunately, ordinary workers cannot do anything to save any store. I used to have hope, but I’m losing it rapidly. I... —  read more 

I've been seeing a lot of truth telling and well deserved attacks on B&N on sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. "I would NEVER support a abusive company like BARNES & NOBLE who treats their employees worst than the garbage in their cafes. And by... —  read more 

What do you think is the healthiest remaining part of this company? Is there anything left here that is still in good health? I saw someone write that the only thing worth saving from BN is the school textbooks, and they can go online for everything... —  read more 

If you're looking now, good luck and do your research. Read reviews on sites like Indeed and even Yelp, you don't want to have to work for scum like this again! Exactly this, but I wanted to add to make sure to check out your potential future... —  read more 

Curious how the new Area Manager , Cluster Manger Structure is working out? As a former SM I’m not sure how working for some of my peers would have worked. The structure is Daunts plan used in the UK stores. Are the SM’s embracing the Cluster... —  read more 

How many of us stayed longer than planned at BN only because of COVID? I intended to leave just before the pandemic happened, but then I decided not to make any drastic changes, mostly out of insecurity. I felt like it was too late but I sincerely... —  read more 

This question is not about layoffs, but I am still very interested in getting the answer. I would like someone who knows better how the business works tell me if BN can lower their prices, since it is certain that one of the reasons why many choose... —  read more 

Since I was a kid I loved books and I wanted to work surrounded by books. I thought getting a job at B&N would be a dream come true. Sadly, this place turned what I thought would be a great experience into a nightmare. Three years later and I can't... —  read more 

Open your 💜 and 🧠... I worked for this company for a long, LONG time. I believed in Putting Books in Hands & elevating/educating our community! I still believe that is the goal of the core leadership. I had to move on due to personal reasons... —  read more 

Is anyone still buying over-priced books at this place? They never looked out for their employees and when they saw an easy opportunity, they threw them out like the stale old food they serve in their cafes. If you're still working for this failing... —  read more 

Sometimes it is not clear to me whether the management could have prevented this ship from sinking? Every business has its own cycle - growth, prosperity, boom, and ultimately ends up with depression and dying. That is some of my layman’s... —  read more 

The traffic in our store is so bad that I am sincerely surprised that it is still not closed. I'm racing against time to find a new job before it happens. The working conditions are really horrible. Once upon a time while people still loved BN... —  read more 

A Phoenix, AZ location is closing. And it is the one that I formally worked at. Glee! Down with BN, Daunt, Riggio.

Sell, sell, sell, sell... It's become unbearable to listen to it every day. My superior seems to be completely detached from reality. She literally makes us sell titles that are impossible to sell because people just don’t want them. At first I... —  read more 

I love that someone finally said this: Just like in 18. Fired over 3000! (5 positions eliminated. Mag., Bargain, receiving, head cashier, digital) 640 stores times 5 = 3200. NOT the 1800 they told the press. It’s all about spinning the truth to... —  read more 

People hating the fact B&N is still surviving and employees are hanging on: hate on the company and the ones in the ivory tower. Give those who work the stores a break. We’re not a– kissers, we’re not brownnosers. We’re just hard working... —  read more 

And I'm not talking about $200. So many employees are getting Covid at our stores. HR has been overwhelmed. Many of the stores have the worst ventilation systems and the virus has been spreading like crazy but no one is talking about this.

While the financially failing and poor decision making company prepares to go the way of Toys "R" Us and Lord & Taylor, why did it take so long to see all of the shady goings on? Why couldn't we see all of the disgusting actions of the management... —  read more