DISH reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(7,816 total reviews)
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Charlie Ergen

22% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

DISH has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7,816 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The DISH employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Jan 29, 2026

Bad culture and pay

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

Management, pay, hours, and culture

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DISH Response
5mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is disheartening to learn that your experience with our management team and company culture did not meet your expectations, and that you felt the compensation and scheduling were not aligned with your needs. We are fully committed to fostering a supportive environment and are consistently looking for ways to enhance the employee experience. We would truly value the opportunity to hear more about your specific situation so we can better understand where we fell short. Please reach out to us at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can have a more detailed conversation about your feedback.
2.0
Jan 27, 2026

Predictable Corporate Environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lateral movement is pretty easy. You can always take more on, but can’t offload once you own it.

Cons

Stress and toxicity tend to peak through during annual review season. Moving up seems to be kept to the favorites.

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DISH Response
5mo
It is encouraging to hear that you have found lateral movement to be accessible within the company. We aim to provide a predictable corporate environment where employees feel they can explore different facets of the business. However, we also hear your concerns regarding the difficulty of offloading responsibilities and the stress that can accompany the annual review cycle. We are committed to fostering a culture where career advancement is transparent and based on merit, and your feedback regarding the perception of favoritism is something we take very seriously as we work to improve our internal processes. Thank you for providing this balanced look at your experience.
1.0
Jan 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Uncapped commission, management, training, teammates

Cons

flawed metrics that seem to reward people who take shortcuts. constant changing of what's being prioritized. PA status that penalizes people for having a bad stretch. some reps will get 20-25 calls each day while others get 2-3 and are still expected to hit certain metrics. time off is too difficult and being a minute late is punished even if you've never been late.

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DISH Response
4mo
It is rewarding to hear that you have found success with our uncapped commission structure and that you've had a positive experience with your management team and training program. Having a strong support system of teammates makes a significant difference in the daily work environment, and we are glad that has been a highlight for you. We also recognize the frustrations you’ve shared regarding performance metrics, call volume distribution, and our attendance policies. Our goal is to maintain a fair and balanced environment for all representatives, and your feedback regarding how these priorities shift is helpful as we look for ways to better support our team’s consistency. We are always looking for ways to refine our processes to ensure hard work is rewarded equitably. We truly value the dedication you bring to the role and are committed to evolving our workplace based on the honest insights provided by our employees.
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