Graybar reviews

While you’re not given more responsibilities than your job description requires, the ones that you have are expected to be met regardless of how impossible the task may be. If the volume of orders doubles or triples from the previous year, you’re still expected to get everything done in the same amount of time, or “encouraged” to come in early to get a head start. Don’t be surprised by unrealistic expectations from management especially during busy season. Also don’t expect to move up without putting in at least ten years. You can move laterally to different departments and sometimes that can come with a pay raise depending on the job, but management is something only given through tenure, regardless of your previous experience.

The way the company is structured is from ancient times. They give you the "Graybar" Koolaid and tell you that you will retire rich if you work here the rest of your life when in reality, you'll retire a bit below middle class. The manager I had was horrible and gave no constructive criticism. When you asked her questions, she would roll her eyes and make you feel bad. Overall, it's a company you can start your career with and get some experience. Do not stay with this company too long, they will use you and abuse you while paying you below the poverty line.