IT Department is terribly mismanaged - Senior Linux Engineer Micro Center Employee Review

2.0
Sep 22, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

--Variety of work; there's plenty to do and you're not pigeon-holed into one thing --Good coworkers

Cons

Most of the management staff has been there their entire career, so they have very little idea of what's going on in the rest of the IT world. They come up with their own (often bizarre) practices. Only one of the managers there (the .Net Dev mgr) is competent, the rest are just narcissists who want to impose their own incompetent will on you, and make you responsible if things go bad.

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Micro Center Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. It's unfortunate that we were not able to work together to resolve your concerns in a way that worked for you and for the Company. We wish you the best and thank you for your service with us. Angie Miller VP-HR

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5.0
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Pros

-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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