Not "Really" Commission Based - Anonymous employee Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
Apr 10, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good bonus ok pay asdf

Cons

it is commission you may not make money directly of of the sale but the second you dont make "Budget" expect a write up

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Pros

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Cons

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