Worst Decision I Ever Made - Director Petco Employee Review

1.0
24 Jul 2020
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Pros

There really are none. Worst place I have ever worked BY FAR.

Cons

Double-talking management with no scruples. People are treated so badly it’s shameful. Total fear culture unless you’re in with the CEO. Don’t believe any of the “turnaround” BS. This place has been mismanaged for years with a revolving door of senior leaders, terrible decisions, and no investment. Love to see what happens when the debt comes due.

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5.0
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Pros

Good environment, good management and able to learn and improve

Cons

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2.0
2 Jul 2026
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Pros

friendly store managers usually good discounts nostalgic

Cons

Forced to stay short staffed. Couldn't take proper breaks most days as a closing lead unless it was during the first few hours of shift. At the time the regional manager seemed more worried about the aesthetics of the back animal rooms floor that only employees saw when we had ac issues, issues getting access to an exotic vet, and only had enough hours to have two employees working at a time most shift on most days. I only had a couple interactions but that was one of them. Could not call off sick without leaving the store scrambling to find someone to stay open. Also sold improper habitats.

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