Worst Decision I Ever Made - Director Petco Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

There really are none. Worst place I have ever worked BY FAR.

Cons

Double-talking management with no scruples. People are treated so badly it’s shameful. Total fear culture unless you’re in with the CEO. Don’t believe any of the “turnaround” BS. This place has been mismanaged for years with a revolving door of senior leaders, terrible decisions, and no investment. Love to see what happens when the debt comes due.

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Pros

- Wonderful people under the Sr. Director level - Dogs in the office - Brand name carries weight on your resume

Cons

- Sr. Directors and above are largely nepotism hires rather than merit-based promotions - Leadership team is toxic and disrespectful, and that tone trickles down to other senior leaders - Sexism shows up repeatedly, with women being asked to pick up the work of men without additional pay. Or men being promoted over women due to favoritism and not merit. - Nearly every employee I worked with was disengaged and functioning out of fear of layoffs rather than job satisfaction (layoffs happen multiple times a year) - The company's declining position also makes it harder to land your next role, since a recent Petco title now reads as coming from a struggling brand

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