Headache or Nightmare? - Anonymous employee DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

1.0
Jun 11, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some nice co-workers. I heard that the discount was ok, but never used it (due to needing to pay bills first).

Cons

Hours being cut in half on a weekly basis. Being asked to fill in a shift when already scheduled at another job. Always hearing about the annoying "Metrics" requirements every 10 to 15 minutes over the radio. How "The Team Needs to make the goals". Having to "make payroll". Canceled trucks which cuts hours off of the non-student (high school and/or college) staff that are trying to work to cover bills. Not enough coverage on the sales floor in certain departments, leaving 1 associate to cover 2 floors. Having to deal with scheduling conflicts from this location. Not enough cashiers scheduled during the rush periods causing a constant need for back up cashier from the other departments.

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It's fun to interact with athletes and help them achieve their goals.

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