Telling it like it is to teach the new pupils as they enter the world known as Best Buy. - SWAT Specialist Best Buy Employee Review

5.0
4 Aug 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

While the pay may not be the best in the industry, Best Buy offers benefits that other companies simply can't compete with like product discount (cost plus 5%), stock options, 401k, health benefits, and vendor accommodations.

Cons

Retail positions are always stressful because sometimes the business is going to do great and sometimes it's not, and everyone takes the down times personally which can be very hard to get used to. Also, there can be a high level of drama in the store which can't always be avoided.

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5.0
15 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great management Helpful Staff Opportunities to grow

Cons

If you start out on registers up front it can be difficult to learn on the floor and find a department especially if you are not selling enough credit cards and memberships

2.0
4 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-It's a job that is available in most locations.

Cons

-The company, on a corporate level, doesn't seem to grasp the value of the talent they have. - Close ties with Citibank subvert the importance of product knowledge, customer service, and revenue for credit card sales. - Daily Performance check-ins are overbearing and myopic. - Tends to burnout motivated employees with false carrots and hollow promises. - Pay's terrible, and rides the line of predatory at times.

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