Entry level job into the IT field - not a career - Technician Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
May 5, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun hobby to build your skills. You’ll get the opportunity to network with people in the IT field to eventually get a career. You’ll have room for lateral movement if you associate with the right people.

Cons

If you aren’t white, you won’t get promoted any higher than a junior management role. Strong, STRONG racial overtones for management. 4$ an hour job plus commissions for sales. Minimum wage plus commission for cashier jobs. Sales based skill-centric pay as a technician. You are asked to sell service items and a fair portion of pay (anywhere from 0% if you do no sales, up to 20% if you’re a sales superstar ON top of being technically skilled) is based on these sales. Promotions are based off of who you suck up to rather than performance.

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Micro Center Response
4y
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and for your years of service with our team. We would like to better understand your comments toward management and your experience behind them. Please call our direct HR line at 614-850-3150 and our VP of HR, Angie Miller, will be available to speak with you directly. Best of success to you! Brian Sr HR, Home Office

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5.0
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Pros

Really enjoyable work environment with passionate employees. Flexible hours as well.

Cons

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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
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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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