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      Micro Center

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      Micro Center reviews

      3.6

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (1,565 total reviews)

      Richard M. Mershad

      65% approve of CEO

      49% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,565 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Micro Center employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      2K reviews
      4.0
      Jul 4, 2018

      It's a retail job that's better than most

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Reliable indoor temperature (good ac/ heater) Relationships with your coworkers are what you make of it, but it's been great so far There are benefits if you go out of your way to sign up for it. Make sure you shop around before you jump in on the health insurance because you can't cancel it

      Cons

      The base pay is $6 per hour plus commission. In any other state, this would be ok and still possible to make at least $20/hour due to Micro Center being a major retailer in some places (and the only one in their city). However, the NYC area has four competing with each other so overall commission gained is lower than elsewhere. We have a place in Yonkers, Flushing, Westbury and Brooklyn. Most associates (other than those selling computers) make $13-$25/ hour, depending on your department. In General Sales, it's usually towards the lower end. In Build Your own, it's usually towards the higher end. Consumer Electronics are in the middle. This might be bad for morale, but I have seen it give people motivation to do good to move up the ranks quicker.

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      Micro Center Response
      8y
      Thanks for taking the time to share about your employment experience at Micro Center.
      2.0
      Jul 3, 2018

      Another failing retailer with management having their heads in the sand.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      You have the pleasure of working with some of the most knowledgeable and hard working people you will run into in a retail establishment. It is a wonderful part time job while in college. They give good medical coverage but it is difficult to afford it due to the low pay.

      Cons

      There are many. Corporate is incompetent to put it mildly. It is sad that vendors come in and complain to you about how bad your corporate employees are. The company will employ people in stores that are vastly overqualified, overwork them and then are surprised when they quit or leave. They will ignore issues or problems for long periods of time only to make snap decisions without thinking of the consequences of their actions. They continue to lose more long term and higher quality customers by focusing on low priced minded or income demographics. Everyone you will run into is overworked; managers are given the workload of what most other retailers have three or four people do, sales associates are forced to work 8 hours a week for $4.00 a hour which is their base pay doing heavy manual labor of unloading and stocking shipments multiple days a week. I have seen multiple people physically break down over the months of working there and require major medical treatments. They reduced sick time leave, so during the cold and flu season everyone there is sick because they can't take off even if they could afford too. Do not work here any more than a short term stint. There is absolutely zero upward mobility.

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      Micro Center Response
      8y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your employment experience. I'm glad you enjoyed your coworkers and the flexibility of scheduling around your college courses. Your constructive feedback will be reviewed by corporate leadership as well. Any additional concerns can be directed to our corporate HR office at (614)850-3150. Sincerely, Carly - HR Manager
      5.0
      Jun 19, 2018

      A great company keeps doing right things in right ways!

      Import analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Coworkers are very nice and willing to help you on even small things. Managers are highly professional and supportive. If you are pursuing a career to improve yourselves and keep learning, here is an excellent choice. Diligence is paid and appreciated. Salary is competitive and many benefits are applied to employees.

      Cons

      No 401K matched right now.

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      Micro Center Response
      8y
      Welcome to the team, and thank you for your review and recommendation!
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