Decent Salary but No Future - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

3.0
Oct 16, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

My pay and health care are decent, and I have very good benefits (sick days, vacation). The company is on top of all HR functions: paychecks, health insurance, etc. Corporate employees are offered a variety of perks in the form of opportunities to get deals on merchandise, entertainment, and learning workshops.

Cons

This company is like something out of Mad Men--very White and very male dominated. Many people in corporate are from the local area and have a conservative and outdated mindset, which is why the company is in such bad shape. People have no real ideas and resist change. Corporate employees are in deep denial about how bad things are and seem content to get a check and babble on about "transformation." The company has a revolving door of top management and people are fired in very cruel and inhuman ways--I know someone who was told to get out in 15 minutes. This is not a place where one can build a decent future.

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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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