Not your average retail job. (Hobby Store Operator) - Hobby Center Operator - Black Shirt Games Workshop Employee Review

3.0
Jan 7, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Awesome benefits, including medical/dental/vision. 2. Extremely easy labor workload. 3. Great community of Hobby Store Operators 4. Easy retail hours - No six day weeks or 12 hour days (unless you want too.) 5. The hobby itself is a blast. 6. 50% discount on merchandise

Cons

1. There will be a group of people that will basically set up camp in your store day after day after day, and buy little if nothing. 2. A full review of what you might expect is below.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Community, hobbling, social interactions, games, overall fun

Cons

Hours can be strange if you aren't ready for them, making sure to take lunches properly. some people haven't played the game in years while not even trying the current version

5.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You are going to get a deeper understanding of the hobby you love. I thought I was an expert painter, hobbyist, player, lore enthusiast etc, but I learned so much from the players. The company is pretty laid back, as long as you are honest and do your job, you will do well.

Cons

Even though it's the largest wargaming company in the world, it's not a big company, which means someone has to die or retire for you to move up. Most of their corporate roles are in either in Memphis, or Houston so if you don't want to live there, don't think of about moving out of retail and into the professional side. The stores are generally 1 person, so you are on your own. If something goes sideways at the register, you need to figure it out.

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