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Big 5 Sporting Goods

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Get in and Get out - Part Time Assistant Manager Big 5 Sporting Goods Employee Review

2.0
11 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-you basically can't get fired -low stakes environment -meet good people (sometimes) -flexible scheduling

Cons

-incompetent upper management -overly strict policies -you basically can't be fired -only 3 allowed topics of conversation -limited upward mobility -minimal raises that are rarely awarded -poor scheduling -poor work life balance -hires too much resulting in cut hours -variance in policy compliance from store to store -dying industry -irritating customer base -email marketing -no recognition of good work given by management -write ups mean next to nothing -dress code -ineffective marketing strategies to combat low sales -micromanaging -changeover -poor execution of merchandise delivery -inventory scanning -rigid store layout structure -poor communication -tech support incompetence -strict loss prevention policies -lackluster break area (In ALL stores) -repetitive pop music -weekly ad structure

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I enjoyed my time working here.

Cons

Loss prevention is a stressful part of the job.

3.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most employees were really fun to work with, life/work balance was great, taught me good life skills, good first job for work experience.

Cons

Barely got scheduled (pretty sure my location was way over employed), occasional rude and entitled costumers (especially during the holidays), could get very slow and boring at times, sketchy area, overal, not a great job if you're looking for something that pays well.

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