Good for entry level but not lifer - BYO Associate Micro Center Employee Review

3.0
Oct 31, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Its easy to get your foot in the door and the money is pretty good for a kid straight out of highschool or as your first job. If you're good with people and know what youre doing, you can make quite a bit($50,000+)

Cons

Growth is limited in the company and if you're not starting out in one of the major stores or good spot in the company, you're going to hate the first 6 months to a year.

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Micro Center Response
8y
Thank you for recognizing the potential that all of our associates have - it sounds like you took advantage of your skillset and made a very good salary. We do want to promote our best associates - those who take care of customers and constantly learn everything they can. I'd be interested to learn about how we can make that first year better for all so please contact me at 614-850-3150 with details. Best of luck to you, Angie Miller VP-HR

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Pros

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Cons

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Micro Center Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! If you have any concerns or feedback you'd like to discuss, please reach out to your Regional HR Manager. We'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and see how we can help. Best – Erin Bowyer – Senior HR Representative
5.0
May 4, 2026
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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
1mo
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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