Smith Optics reviews

2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)
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Angelo Trocchia

6% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

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2.0
Jul 8, 2025

They don't pay a living wage.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people. Like, really nice people.. Easy location, cool building. Great discounts on outdoor sports gear.

Cons

Most hourly workers are paid 15-20% above minimum wage, which is about 30% BELOW a living wage for their location. Even some department managers are not paid a living wage. Everyone here has a weird job or a dual income family. It's ridiculous for a company that takes so much pride in their company culture. But we're afraid to complain for fear of losing our jobs or worse, having them move operations to somewhere cheaper. Once again, workers get screwed while stockholders get paid. I wish the executives cared, but they only want to see smiles and nods and are not at all open to real worker feedback. They shrivel and harden at any negative feedback.

4.0
Feb 14, 2025

Outdoor corporate structure

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, friendly and fun culture, great benefits and perks of the job, ability to grow within, desirable brand with large market share.

Cons

Less competitive salaries, status of outdoor industry in current decline (especially snow), premium sunglass market can be a struggle.

3.0
Jan 25, 2024

50.50

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get paid on time

Cons

You have a job at smith

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