Best Buy, great job but not a career - Geek Squad, Home Theater Professional Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Jun 5, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The employee discount and other job perks are pretty good, they do allow for times off that are much needed, they do try to take honest feedback from employees to make the work enviroment better, they also attempt to give you all the tools to do your job. The training is pretty good for each department, but is still lacking. Best Buy does provide great growth opportunity for those who are willing to go outside of their store to find it. Their benefits are pretty good and they're always looking to make them better. They also are now trying to become more involved with the community, which to me is a huge plus. The pay they offer is adequate for most.

Cons

There are no bonuses for sales for the sales staff, and some leadership within the store can be weak at times. The fact that they only look once or twice a year to get feedback from employees is a big negative, those lines of communication should always be open. They really push for sales considering we're not commisioned based and try to make things "grab and go" for cusomters. I think communication is really good, but it was better earlier. And the morale of others can actually drag your morale down.

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5.0
Feb 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Best Buy was arguably my best job I’ve ever worked. The work environment is fun, the recognition from the company is great, you feel connected to your peers, sales is emphasized but not forced down your throat. The customers were overall pleasant. You get your upset people as with any other company but Best Buy there was not much room for disappointment. The growth was there if you want it.

Cons

The pay is not a livable wage past a certain point. With kids and bills I unfortunately had to leave. Growing within Best Buy is kind of a who you know situation. While not horrible, it’s discouraging, or can be rather.

3.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Travel to different store locations. On travel that requires a hotel meals are covered up to $80 a day. Mileage is reimbursed outside of 20miles from home and back.

Cons

You're required to have a car and it puts alot of strain on it and your body. You could be gone from home anywhere from a few days to a few months. Changes are very last minute.

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