Terrible Place to Work - Sales Associate/Photographer Sears Employee Review

1.0
Sep 27, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

It's obsolete now. Out of business. GONE.

Cons

CPI Corp (the portrait studio side of Sears) shuttered their doors with NO warning. Employees showed up to work and the doors were locked on us. We couldn't get in and had no idea what had happened.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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