Seriously not worth it. - Game Advisor GameStop Employee Review

3.0
Jun 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Games. The only reason people work there is because they can talk about games all day. And for the discount. You need to be able to talk gaming to be able to talk to the hardcore customers, they're the ones who spend all the money. The discount at both GameStop and Barnes and Noble is also a big plus. Plus the ability to "check out" games for testing purposes. The hours are pretty flexible, but you have to pay your dues before you get first pick. I liked the insider information too, it's a good way to impress your friends.

Cons

Customers. They don't listen, they ask the stupidest questions, and they completely disrespect any female working in the store. Can't tell you how many times I had a guy look at me and ask, "I need to talk to someone who knows about (insert item here)." Hello? But it evened out because the mothers and grandmothers always ask for advice female employees before male. Corporate. They add and subtract hours without reason. Seriously, just whenever they feel like it. You're also expected to sell the magazine/discount card, and if you don't keep numbers up they'll fire you. My managers were pretty good about giving hours out fairly, but there are some horror stories out there.

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Cons

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Pros

You get real management experience fast. You can honestly say you handled: Inventory control Cash handling Customer conflict Sales goals Scheduling pressure Loss prevention Store operations Merchandising Trade-ins Tech/product support Opening and closing Problem-solving without backup That is valuable on a resume. You also learn independence. If you can run a store alone, you can handle pressure, prioritize, and make decisions without someone holding your hand. It can also be good if you like games, collectibles, tech, consoles, and talking to customers who care about that world. And if the store has decent traffic, you can build strong customer relationships. Regulars matter.

Cons

Being “store manager” but also being the only person there is often exploitation dressed up as responsibility. You may be expected to do the work of: Manager Sales associate Inventory clerk Security Customer service desk Tech advisor Cleaner Cashier Loss prevention Complaint handler All at once. The biggest cons: You are accountable for problems you may not have enough staff, payroll, or authority to fix. Upper management may push metrics, warranties, memberships, preorders, and sales goals without giving enough labor or support. You may get blamed for shrink, low numbers, customer complaints, late tasks, missed calls, or messy inventory even when the real issue is understaffing. Breaks can become fake breaks. If you are alone, you may not actually be able to step away. Safety can be an issue, especially with cash, consoles, theft, angry customers, or closing alone. The title can sound stronger than the pay. GameStop management responsibility has historically outweighed compensation in many stores. Burnout risk is high. You are constantly “on,” and there may be no one to absorb pressure with you.

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