I wouldn't want my worse enemy working here. - Production Associate DISH Employee Review

1.0
Sep 25, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They do manage to pay you descent.

Cons

If I can prevent from someone working here I will have done my job. All of my opinions here are directed mainly at the Spartanburg location. What is said here is completely from my perspective. What is wrong with this place? It's a sweatshop. I got hired with the illusion that my schedule would be four days working and three days off. After training, that never happened.. For me I worked six days a week 10 hours a day (except Saturday was eight hours a day) for the whole duration I was employed there. For the entire time I had to stand while I assembled and disassembled receivers (it's almost a pointless job in the first place). I was only allowed two 30 minute break periods, which go by very fast since most of that time you are waiting in line for some stupid reason or another. The cafeteria is cramped and resembles something out of high school, because it's very loud with all of the children that they hired. My job itself was always under fire. You are only allowed two defects before you are written up. If you get three write ups you will be terminated. To put that into perspective I put together about 600 receivers in a week. If I make a mistake (because I'm human) on two of those receivers than it's write up time for me. Management never came out and told me about any of my write ups. I had to ask to receive my write ups basically. You will always be in pain because of the work environment, and you will always have allergies because of how poorly the environment is ventilated. My nose never bled until I started working here. I'm pretty sure it's from inhaling all of that foreign material from the receivers. While you are working music isn't allowed, laughter isn't allowed, and when I was leaving apparently talking isn't allowed either. I have a degree from a very well known school. This job was supposed to give me something to do while I pursued my real passion. I wasn't able to do that with only being alotted four hours to myself a day before having to go back to bed so I could get up for work. My final boiling point with this place cam when they wanted everyone to work 11 hours a day with the "intention" that Saturdays would not have to be worked. They put this new schedule into effect without anyone's opinion on it. You will be just a number at this place. The job takes no brain power, which means you're just a muscle that does mindless tasks all day. Please save yourself the pain, frustration, anxiety, and sense from working here it's not worth it. Life is too short to be miserable. Find something that is more rewarding.

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Pros

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Cons

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DISH Response
8mo
That's wonderful to hear! We're absolutely thrilled that you are finding it an environment where good money can be made and that you feel challenged in your role. It is especially rewarding to know that our focus on culture is paying off and that you feel supported by your colleagues. A friendly environment where everyone is willing to help is exactly what we strive for, and it speaks volumes about our incredible team. Thank you so much for sharing such positive feedback. We truly appreciate your hard work and dedication!
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Pros

they give free food twice a month

Cons

horrible company, by month 5 i was the most tenured person on my team. we also were required to try and sell to families of people who were deceased instead of cancelling their account. then came starlink. i was never paid for any of my starlink sales or my referral bonus. micromanagement is a huge issue as well and if you cancel more then 2 accounts you essentially get put in time out to stop you from making money for the day. overall the worst large company of this size i have ever worked for. churn and burn type job as you will see they are always hiring.

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