Horrible working conditions for field - District Manager DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

2.0
Sep 8, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They do have great product.

Cons

Task load and standards are too complex. Quality of life for employees doesn't exist. Academy has us running scared so it is just getting worse. Morale in the majority of markets is very low. Every DM I know of is scared of finding out that "the jet" has landed in their market. Twelve DMs and at least two RVPs have been let go in the last six months and it has created a terrible culture of instability.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

- Unlimited PTO with 401k match is awesome

Cons

- Performance expectations were often unclear or inconsistently communicated, Feedback was reactive instead of timely and actionable. - Leadership quality varied dramatically by manager, with limited coaching or mentorship. - Constant shifting priorities without adjusting expectations or workload. - Psychological safety was lacking, Honest communication feel risky. - Leadership messaging around culture didn't match day-to-day reality. - Process was often valued more than impact or results. - Compensation well below market, w/little flexibility during negotiations. - I felt excluded from key conversations and opportunities that were important to my success.

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