As others said "It's a job." - Receiving Lead Sears Employee Review

3.0
30 Jan 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedules Decent people (co-workers and customers) Not terribly stressful depending on your position A good way to build tolerance for dealing with unpleasant people

Cons

No raises ( when we used to get them they were no more than 25 cents a year) little encouragement or appreciation. Though that is subjective to the store and district I'm sure. Everyone goes crazy when preparing for a visit, but then let the store go back to disarray when the visit is over. Not a career (this being said by the guy who's worked there for over 6 years)

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5.0
10 June 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 June 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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