Do what you love... never work a day - Hobby Center Operator - Black Shirt Games Workshop Employee Review

3.0
Aug 11, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Concrete relationships with your clients. The training program was very thorough. Made you feel like one part of a big family. Communication of upcoming products and events always easy to understand. Easy to relate to your community and feel pride about your job.

Cons

All of this was years ago, when I worked there. Now, practice is all about selling to get the extra buck, now, and not about the existing clients. Cold selling techniques. Cutting corners by minimizing employees to one-man stores.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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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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