Changes in policies and procedures, and some upper management at store level, make it a horrible place to work. - Merchandising Pricing Lead Sears Employee Review

2.0
Sep 7, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

If you're willing to put up with all the crap and put your heart and soul into it, you used to be able to climb the ladder. Not sure if that's still the case as they're changing everything, again. If you're in management, even at a supervisory level, you get great pay.

Cons

Sears cannot leave well enough alone. They continue to try and change things around, even re-trying things that have failed in the past. The local store is bleeding talent due to all the silly changes and the new attitudes taken on by management. Especially by one manager who feels the need to harrass people to the point of them crying daily until they leave.

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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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