Best Buy, Good to play but not to stay - Retail Manager Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
6 Oct 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The employee discount is very good - cost plus 5% when I worked there. you learn about all the new technology and are encouraged to play on the job. The interactions with customers are good since there is no commission sales pressure.

Cons

Horrible hours and changing schedules. It always seemed the wrong people were promoted and everyone at the retail level feels they are underpaid. Senior managment was often detached from the rank and file workers and there was a sense of elitism from the top. There are no employee retention plans and employees are made well aware that they are replaceable.

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Pros

Travel to different store locations. On travel that requires a hotel meals are covered up to $80 a day. Mileage is reimbursed outside of 20miles from home and back.

Cons

You're required to have a car and it puts alot of strain on it and your body. You could be gone from home anywhere from a few days to a few months. Changes are very last minute.

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