I got a job at Nordstrom and discovered the 'best company to work for' has a shark tank culture no one ever talks about

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All jobs have their highs and lows.

Nordstrom has a great reputation when it comes to their employee's happiness and overall workplace culture. In fact, the retailer has made the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List for 20 consecutive years in a row.

Still, day to day life as a retail associate can be challenging. During my three year tenure at Nordstrom, I learned many valuable lessons and experienced some shocking customers.

Here's what it's really like to work at Nordstrom: