Overworked and underpaid - Help Desk Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
Nov 29, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The staff I worked with were wonderful people and kept me motivated. This is a great place to start learning about tech. I troubleshooted customers on a daily basis. The experience and skills that I have gained from my employment here is invaluable. It is a good stepping stone position if you want to get into IT.

Cons

In my experience, the wage gap was wide in the department for people performing the same duties. With the previous management, there was an intense tendency to micromanage. It has since improved with the change in management but I left shortly after.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Great management, flexible on hours, very supportive onboarding process.

Cons

Nothing to note, everything has been great.

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Micro Center Response
4w
Thanks for the great review! We're glad to hear you had a supportive onboarding experience and that you're enjoying the flexibility and management team in Miami. We appreciate your hard work and are glad to have you with us! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Customer obsessed culture with a strong emphasis on expertise and service. Leadership is highly engaged, with consistent focus on coaching, accountability, and development through structured one-on-ones and daily execution rhythms. Clear expectations across sales, service, and operations create alignment on what success looks like. The organization provides exposure across multiple business functions, allowing leaders to build well rounded operational and commercial skill sets. High performance environment that rewards ownership, initiative, and results.

Cons

As a smaller, specialized retailer, organizational growth and upward mobility may take longer compared to larger big-box companies. Resources and infrastructure are still evolving in certain areas, which can require leaders to be more hands-on. High expectations and pace can create pressure during peak periods, requiring strong prioritization and resilience. Some systems and processes have a learning curve, particularly for leaders coming from larger, more standardized organizations.

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Micro Center Response
4w
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We read all employee feedback and appreciate your insights on our culture, training, and fast pace. Your notes on where we can improve—like simplifying systems and keeping up communication as we grow—are definitely noted. Thanks for your hard work and everything you're doing for the team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
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