Solid company with opportunities! - Anonymous employee Sweetwater Employee Review

4.0
7 Oct 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

We are always working to improve and stay on the cutting edge of whats new. A lot of resources are provided for mental health and wellness along with access to financial counselors and coaches. Opportunity for personal and professional growth are available along with a very positive and welcoming community.

Cons

Compensation remains on the lower end for anyone not in Sales though it is a "livable wage" - depending on your department/role. Promotions can feel political at times without much rationale behind the motive. Despite working remotely through the pandemic, most departments are against it and it seems to be frowned upon.

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5.0
19 June 2026
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Pros

-Structure for private lessons -Create your own hours -Pool for new students -Food discount -Benefits

Cons

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4.0
5 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If sales and music are your drives, Sweetwater is as good as it gets. Management in my experience has been very supportive and development-oriented, creating a positive culture around the company. They have a fantastic training program (albeit intense) that trains on both products and sales methods, so even if you're lacking experience in a given category there's plenty of coaching and training to get you ready for the role. Over time, the position can also be quite lucrative which compliments Fort Wayne's low cost of living well. They also offer relocation assistance since all positions are on-site, and a great benefits package. I've been fortunate to become great friends with many of my coworkers and honestly some days don't even feel like work. Ultimately, with this job you get what you put in, and making a solid living to geek out over music gear all day is a pretty sweet gig.

Cons

The job is very demanding - it's a fully commission sales job that revolves around constant customer outreach via call, text, and email. This means starting out is tough financially, and days are usually long. Try to have a savings cushion before you start, especially if you're moving from another city/state. You also work nights, holidays, and rotate through weekend shifts which won't be new for those who have worked retail before, but it's still a tough adjustment. Starting out I struggled from a social aspect as well. Fort Wayne is a cool city, but it's no LA, NY, or Chicago. Long hours at work make going out and making friends or getting involved in community groups/organizations difficult.

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