Good but Not Great - Anonymous employee Sears Employee Review

4.0
Dec 19, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- employee discount for 25% in most departments - bonus cash if cards are sold - (mostly) great employees to work with

Cons

- politics all around - horrible scheduling (i.e. scheduled for days you already asked off in advance) --if you close nights, you're probably always going to be doing night shifts --- older employees get better shift hours than the students

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
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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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