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      Guitar Center

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      Guitar Center reviews

      2.8

      39% would recommend to a friend

      (2,733 total reviews)
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      Gabe Dalporto

      29% approve of CEO

      23% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Work/Life balance

      2.7

      Culture & values

      2.4

      Compensation and benefits

      2.4

      Career opportunities

      2.1

      Senior management

      Guitar Center has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,733 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Guitar Center employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      3K reviews
      3.0
      Jul 28, 2024

      Mid

      Private lessons instructor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible hours, but set schedule

      Cons

      Inconsistent students - not the companies fault, but makes for a varying paycheck Only paid for hours taught No benefits

      2.0
      Jul 26, 2024

      Underpaid & Overworked

      Retail store lead
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The team at my location is generally helpful and cooperative. Our store leadership leads by example, and I rarely have to micromanage my direct reports.

      Cons

      A position that has to understand and execute in every department (Sales, Customer Service, Management, Operations, and Lessons) only paying $15/hr *without comission* is highway robbery. There's also no opportunity for advancement within the retail structure. Salesmen far out-earn me as an assistant manager, but there are no positions for me to move up to unless one of the 3 store leadership quit. Guitar Center's leadership, from the executives down to District Managers, are severely disconnected from the retail teams who are doing the real work. All they see is numbers on a page that they want to increase, with no regard for the workers' quality of life.

      4.0
      Jul 22, 2024

      Overall Good and Fun

      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employee discount, commission, interesting experience.

      Cons

      Pushed to sell insurance coverage and get credit card applications.

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