Sears won't be around much longer - Cashier Sears Employee Review

1.0
Nov 25, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of the the co-workers are decent, managers can be flexible with time off requests for the most part

Cons

The store is poorly run. The store manager cares about nothing more than maximizing profit and not about retaining good employees. The computer and handheld systems are beyond ancient. No raises, horrible wage, you will most likely be doing the work of 3+ people.

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Cons

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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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