Bad upper management from Corporate - Tier III Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
Apr 30, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They will pay for certifications. Some of the best technical support team when I was there. Annual company picnic. The co-workers know their stuff and are helpful. The benefits are good (Not great, but good)

Cons

It is easy to get written up. Even when it turned out NOT to be your fault. Like if Apple failed to help a technician and took 5-6 chats with their support team before they realized they goofed and locked up the repair process. Once released one could go forward and try again. Apple complained, even though in the wrong. This ended up a write up for a technician. Same issue with attendance, you CAN NOT be even a minute late, and three times equals a write up. Further action is suspension and termination. Support to the employees is little. This comes from Corporate, not the local managers FYI. They are understanding. Constant overtime, just to keep up. Hard when you have plans outside work.

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Micro Center Response
6y
Thanks for your post. We would like to better understand your particular situation so please reach out to our Home Office HR team at 614-850-3150. Thanks Jennifer HR Manager

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-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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Micro Center Response
1w
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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