Enjoyable if it weren't so unnecessarily stressful - Hobby Specialist Games Workshop Employee Review

3.0
Mar 30, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Learn how to paint, teach Warhammer, get to be immersed in the hobby and get very familiar with it. Usually make friends with the regulars, and have fun running events.

Cons

Pressure to perform in sales numbers sucks the life and fun out of the hobby, and cavalier attitude towards firing makes employees feel like they are not valued by the company, and are instead disposable commodities.

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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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