Don't get too excited...you'll be let down - Hobby Center Operator - Black Shirt Games Workshop Employee Review

1.0
Feb 6, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is ok considering not very hard work, your customer base is mostly very cool people who you get to spend a lot of time with, the product is pretty neat.

Cons

Upper management has no idea what they are doing. The American CEO of this hobby company doesn't even participate or understand the hobby. The company itself continue to alienate the customer base because upper management doesn't understand or care to understand them and then punishes store operators when they can't meet unreasonable sales goals. Also, the management team and the store operator scene is very weird, everybody has divided into little groups that kind of worship different upper management people. If you kiss up enough to management and make enough friends, your production doesn't matter and you'll be rewarded. If you are independent and quiet, chances are you'll be alienated and eventually fired regardless of your production. It's a pretty messed up company which is exhibited by declining sales and rising turnover.

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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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