Overall decent money, but too stressful - Store Manager In Training Rent-A-Center Employee Review

3.0
Feb 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

It's easy when you're starting out as a part time delivery specialist or a customer account representative, you come in do your job and are generally worry free. That is until you decide to advance and bust your tail to move up through the ranks. See my cons for that.

Cons

Once you move up in your positions the demands on a daily basis to do whatever possible to get sales and move credit numbers makes your hair turn gray in your 20s. Most people don't last long at Rent-A-Center unless they have a VERY high tolerance for stress, or just DGAF. They will push you and push you until you break and then let you go if you don't perform. They don't want to know what you've done for them in the past, they want to know what you're doing for them RIGHT this minute. NO WORK LIFE BALANCE AT ALL. Expect that even if you get hired on as a 40 hour employee you will work with Sunday and one week day off and work 9 AM to 7 PM with an hour lunch every day.

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5.0
Jan 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and you can grow with in the company.

Cons

Long hours, weekends → poor work-life balance High stress from sales & collection pressure Inconsistent or micromanaging management Pay often feels low for workload Physically demanding (deliveries, field work) Limited growth; high turnover

3.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Client relationship, fast pace & co-workers.

Cons

No growth, bullying other managers.

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