Trying to fake their way to success without changing anything - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

1.0
29 Sept 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Benefits are okay compared to others 2. Relatively good facilities at corporate 3. Pay comparable 4. Extremely slow moving if you like that sort of thing

Cons

1. Old-boy network and internal politics incredibly intense. 2. New ideas and thoughts are repeatedly ignored yet they claim to want to "change" 3. Even though company has split into multiple business units, all decisions and finances are still controlled by coprorate. 4. Decisions only allowed by "committee".

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5.0
10 June 2026
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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 June 2026
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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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