Engineers perspective - Systems Engineer Sears Employee Review

3.0
Feb 17, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Depending on the business unit you work in, the use of more recent technology stacks is promising, providing opportunities to learn and advance.

Cons

Work-life balance is tough, frequent periods of work days extending into nights and weekends. Health care benefits are poor, better off going to the marketplace. Promotions and pay hikes are far and few.

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 19, 2026
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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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