Miss my co-workers, but nothing else - Consultant Sears Employee Review

2.0
22 Sept 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place for first timers to get experience, somewhat flexible with hours for students, you can make a lot of money if you're a hustler, reasonable promotion opportunities

Cons

Bare minimum pay, extremely high sales metrics and quotas make you feel constantly pressured, very high turnover rate leaves the store frequently understaffed, lack of quality training for new hires, severe lack of communication between members of management, inconsistent enforcement of company policies, outdated infrastructure and technology make good customer service difficult, poor business outlook reflected in attitudes of managers, culture that devalues good customer service.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
19 Jun 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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