Petco where animals come first but employees do not - Assistant Manager-Acting GM Petco Employee Review

2.0
Aug 21, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

In General, co -workers operate as a team, my employees (in Saugus Ma) were devoted to me as well as keeping the store sharp and performing. If you like both retail and animals this IS the company to work for,,,animal welfare does come first

Cons

Upper,corporate management, doesn't support its store management team either in monetary compensation ,time off or in flexibility. especially in regards to keeping the store staffed,management coverage (as in my case-my store was designed for 3,yet I was the only one,,taking on the duties of GM but not receiving the benefits/salary of such.)

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Cons

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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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