Work Hard, Gain Respect - Cashier/Stocker, Pet Care Specialist PetSmart Employee Review

4.0
Aug 27, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is a chain, so the rules and standards are pretty black and white. I never got surprised by "getting called into the office for a talk" at this company because I tried my hardest to follow the rules and own up to and apologize for any mistakes I made. The Management sees a lot of different employees come through, so if you stay a while, work hard, and cover shifts, they will like you and be pretty helpful. (To be fair, 2 of the 8 or so managers that I have worked for at PetSmart were super kind, helpful, and understanding from day 1, but the majority take a while to get there.)

Cons

As I stated above, respect is earned at the 2 PetSmarts at which I have been employed. Some of the managers don't exactly start out warm and friendly to new employees. If you want a job where you have respect and a flexible schedule from day 1, this is probably not the best place for you. Work with them and they will work with you, but expect to put a little work in first.

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PetSmart Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate hearing about your experience and are glad you found positive aspects of your store's culture. We also understand your concerns around technology and communication. If you'd like to talk more about your experience or get additional support, please reach out to our CareSmart team at 1-800-738-4693.
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