Teamwork is not present here. - Anonymous employee Consumer Cellular Employee Review

1.0
19 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It was nice of them to come and move into the old T-Mobile building in town and to raise up the pay for Customer Service Representatives. The owners are also really trying to make it fair to the employees by adjusting goals when they are too lofty to achieve.

Cons

The local leadership states that they have an open door policy and that you can come to them with any feedback without retribution but that is not the case. If you suggest or comment on something that you feel is not working locally in that call center you will be suspended or fired for another reason. Once you give feedback that you are not going to go along blindly with every change that they locally want to make that is not company wide, you might as well put your notice in to quit. The HR department will claim to be there to protect you but they are clearly there to protect the company. The local leadership can say whatever they want and expect their supervisors to not mirror that behavior, they also have instilled a very "cut throat" competitive mentality in their supervisors making them a very difficult group to work for and causing a hostile work environment. During most of the meetings with supervisors, the local leadership was very sarcastic and non motivational. They will say that they are not micro managers but they truly are in a passive aggressive way. The culture in Redmond does not create trust but it does create fear. They also already know who they want to promote before it happens so if you are not one of those folks that has been "ear marked" for promotion don't bother to apply.

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Cons

Only con would be working at a slow store or having a slow month.

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Consumer Cellular Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of the Consumer Cellular team for the past 1–2 years! We're thrilled to hear you've enjoyed many aspects of your role, including our store hours, PTO, commission opportunities, phone benefits, and STO. We work hard to create a rewarding environment where our team members can succeed while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding slower stores or sales periods. We understand that customer traffic can vary, and we're continually looking for ways to support our retail teams with coaching, development, and opportunities to help them succeed regardless of market conditions. Thank you again for your recommendation and for everything you do to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers. We're grateful to have you on the team and look forward to your continued success with Consumer Cellular!
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Pros

Consumer Cellular has an incredibly supportive culture where leadership, fellow trainers, and other departments work together and genuinely want people to succeed. I feel trusted to lead classes, coach new hires, and contribute beyond just delivering training. The role allows me to use my strengths in teaching, coaching, and developing others while making a meaningful impact on employees' growth and confidence. The remote work environment, work-life balance, stability, and opportunities for continuous learning make it an enjoyable place to work. Most importantly, I feel valued, supported, and empowered to do my job effectively, which has made this one of the most positive work experiences of my career.

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The role requires a high level of energy and engagement each day, and advancement opportunities may be more limited depending on organizational needs. However, these challenges are relatively minor compared to the overall positive experience and support provided by the company.

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Consumer Cellular Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make an impact. Our trainers play a critical role in helping employees build confidence and succeed, and we’re grateful for the passion and dedication you bring each day. Thank you for being part of the Consumer Cellular team!
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