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    Best Buy Seattle Reviews

    Updated October 15, 2018
    132 reviews

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    Seattle, WA Area
    3.8
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    Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly
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    • "Work life balance but its retail" (in 483 reviews)

    • "Is hard to get hired on full time" (in 556 reviews)

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    1. "Great for Mobile App Developers"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Contractor - Mobile Applications Developer in Seattle, WA
      Current Contractor - Mobile Applications Developer in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy as a contractor (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The Seattle office where most of the mobile developers are located has a lot of autonomy and is very developer friendly. The product managers and developers work well together and the expectations are reasonable.
      The people are fun, kind, and smart. Every person will drop what they're doing to help and its embedded in the culture. They invest in new employees because they fully intend to bring them in long term. I can't remember the last time somebody left for another job.

      Cons

      Can be too enterprisey usually in small ways such as unnecessarily strict Wi-Fi settings, the bureaucracy of a strong organization structure, and features coming down from above.

      Advice to Management

      You have a good thing going and it shows in the quality of the product, loosen up a little.

    2. Helpful (4)

      "This is a company that cares about the employee experience!"

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      Current Employee - Geek Squad Manager in Auburn, WA
      Current Employee - Geek Squad Manager in Auburn, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The culture has always been a differentiator for Best Buy. People love to work here, and we are encouraged to find more ways to empower our associates and improve the employee experience.

      I've always felt the pay was competitive. Anyone who complains about pay probably isn't comparing it to a similar job. Additionally, Best Buy rewards movement over mastery, so your raises are much more substantial from promotions rather than just being great at your job.

      Cons

      Nobody leaves a bad company, they leave a bad boss. Once you have a GM who doesn't like you, it becomes very hard to promote or transfer stores because they will sandbag you when someone calls for their input. We focus so much on promoting from within that we will ask other's input and way they more than the merits of the candidate.

      Advice to Management

      We know you "don't play favorites." But of course you do. Just be better at pretending you don't have a favorite.

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    3. "Back Office Lear"

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      Current Employee - Back Office Lead in Everett, WA
      Current Employee - Back Office Lead in Everett, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great people and a unique environment. Very diverse, and inclusive.

      Cons

      Customers with a limited understanding of technology can make life difficult, but have patience.

    4. "A pleasant company to work for."

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      Former Employee - Best Buy Mobile Sales Associate in Tacoma, WA
      Former Employee - Best Buy Mobile Sales Associate in Tacoma, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Best Buy part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good Coworkers, Good amount of breaks. Tattoos allowed on the workers. managers were chill. Enjoyed the environment overall.

      Cons

      Didn't really like working cashier. The hours weren't the best. They made me work when I had pink eye. It was black Friday.. they let me off at some point, was still dreadful. Working customer service sucked if someone called out.

      Advice to Management

      Stay chill, thank you for the happy environment. Thanks to the company for that discount.

    5. "Good for Retail"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Specialist in Issaquah, WA
      Current Employee - Customer Service Specialist in Issaquah, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The company is supportive and encourages thought on the job and growth as a person and a profession. 401k, benefits, PTO, sick leave, and good hours.

      Cons

      Motivational style of some managers can be harsh.

    6. "Sales Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Tacoma, WA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Tacoma, WA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Nothing to do besides help customer, the bonuses when made can be nice, the companies policies and how they take care of their associates is really good for the most part. The company gives you a solid appeal to come work for them

      Cons

      Though we are not a compensation company we are still held to high sales standards. At my store management very much is the type where you are never good enough. Unless, of course, your making mazaradi sales and pitching for spending the most. There is pleanty of double standards and favoritism. If your a busy body or not a sales person I highly recommend to avoid this company or stay with operations. The hours are also horrible.

      Advice to Management

      I know we are to make sales but maybe not treat your employees like garbage when they arent preforming to the max and above. Plus what is so wrong with set schedules? It would really help the whole work life balance.

    7. "Big on Numbers"

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      Former Employee - LifeStyles Sales Associate in Seattle, WA
      Former Employee - LifeStyles Sales Associate in Seattle, WA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Best Buy full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Fun atmosphere, co-workers who are into the same hobbies as I was

      Cons

      A ton of pressure to sell Best Buy-branded credit cards, Games Club Unlocked memberships, and warranty plans - and usually all at once in the same transaction. Management will walk around and breathe down your neck about them and give you quizes about perks of each program on the spot. It is very offputting.

    8. "Fun place to work, with great people."

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      Current Employee - Geek Squad, Consultation Agent in Everett, WA
      Current Employee - Geek Squad, Consultation Agent in Everett, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      A lot of room to grow and advancement within the company!

      Cons

      Low pay and managers take to long to deal with bad employees.

      Advice to Management

      Listen too your employees when it comes to their co workers.

    9. "Politics and Favoritism"

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      Former Employee - Advanced Repair Agent in Tacoma, WA
      Former Employee - Advanced Repair Agent in Tacoma, WA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Best Buy full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Decent work environment, awesome discount, decent benefits for full-time employees, great company for a career if you can get through the politics.

      Cons

      Politics ruin everything. Mandatory overnight shifts every so often for product inventory, traces of favoritism are clear.

    10. "Smart Home Expert"

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      Current Employee - Smart Home Expert in Puyallup, WA
      Current Employee - Smart Home Expert in Puyallup, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Best Buy full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great staff, great management, great culture

      Cons

      Hard to pin point specific cons, I love my store through and through.

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