1-800 Contacts reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(634 total reviews)
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John Graham

84% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

1-800 Contacts has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 634 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 1-800 Contacts employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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634 reviews
5.0
Apr 13, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Free cereal, soda, and bread/ rolls. And, of course, BAGEL SATURDAY. Lots of opportunity for growth as an agent, and the ability to move to different departments if the phones aren't for you. Ability to work from home. Very attainable bonus requirements.

Cons

Must work weekends for at least the first year (usually longer). HIPAA compliant, so phone use and internet access is strict on the call center floor.

5.0
Apr 12, 2016

Company with real commitment to it's customers and to Employees

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1-800 Contacts is a company that has earned my respect with the way it treats it's customers, and empowering employees to make customers happy, and deliver quality service. They are committed to their employees, and interested in their development. In IT, the Senior leadership shows real commitment to the product they deliver, and a real interest in their people and helping them further their careers. Great people to work with, and work for! By far the best company I have ever worked for in my career, and I am so glad I am here!

Cons

The main con for employees here, is that advancing in any mid-size company, in an industry that is not having explosive growth; puts a limit on how far good employees can advance. Honestly, the people here do not want to leave, and that has created a backlog of advancement for people who are deserving of promotions. Basically, people love it here, and you may wait a longer time to get to management positions. So quick advancement is limited here.

5.0
Sep 21, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great company to work for, they have great perks. (on site chef with super affordable gourmet food, gratis soda bar, top eye insurance, etc) Overall enjoyable low drama environment to work in.

Cons

Wages slightly lower since the perks are factored in. Enticed with work from home option (told as soon as after 90 days), which is technically true but hard to get the few positions available.

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