This is a HARDCORE SALES job and please do not let anyone tell you differently - Digital Email Support Chat 1-800 Contacts Employee Review

1.0
Mar 11, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home for the time being, some contact benefits for you and your family & if you like sales you can make extra money on bonuses.

Cons

Hard core sales work for no where near what sales jobs pay for, they provide you a month of "training" which does not prepare you for anything, they are denying time off like crazy for no reason and the rest of your "training" will be with a coworker who has only worked here a month or so longer then you and has no idea what they are doing. If you work full time it is next to impossible to meet your goals and no one cares. They say they do but if you ask for help they will actually punish you instead. I just want to be clear that if you were like me and thought this was a customer service job (phones, chat, text, email, ect) your job is NOT customer service it is hard core sales and if you are not offering the most amount of sales and some how "not bullying" but "educating" (cough cough) your customer into purchasing the max amount of contacts and solution with EVERY conversation no matter the situation- your life will be nothing short of HELL. I am not anti 1800 Contacts but I truly wish someone would have been upfront and told me so I would not have gone through a month of training to realize. 1800 Contacts is right up there with Wells Fargo and those online colleges who non stop call you every day and bully you into sales. I truly wish I could tell you everything in this review with out risking losing my job because you would cringe. I am begging you to reconsider and not apply here unless it is an office job. Those are the only safe positions.

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1-800 Contacts Response
4y
A major area of focus as a leadership team is to provide a great work experience for our associates. Included in that is ensuring we set new hires up for success through providing the best training experience we can. We'd love to chat more with you if you are open to it. We definitely don't want any of our associates to feel this way. If you're comfortable discussing possible solutions and providing more feedback, please reach out to your business partner Carter Southam or the head of your channel Courtney Hughes.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Leadership genuinely cares about employees and creating a good company culture. Most companies claim to live their values but rarely ever do--1-800 Contacts is the rare exception that actually does. During my time here, I have felt genuinely supported by my team and leaders, and I know I am trusted in my role and that my work is valued. The company also has great perks (the 20/20 Grille!) and benefits. There are high expectations, but if you are willing to work hard and care about your impact, you will do well here!

Cons

They love gathering feedback and getting lots of opinions--even when those opinions aren't necessarily informed or likely to provide good direction. This can slow things down.

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1-800 Contacts Response
1w
Thank you for your kind words! We try to live our values every day, and we're so happy your experience reflects that. We thank you for all your hard work and contributions to our organization, We do love gathering feedback from our associates, but appreciate your thoughts on how we can improve that process. Thank you again. We hope to work alongside you for years to come!
2.0
Jun 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote Work Opportunities, On-Site grill

Cons

I worked at 1-800 Contacts for four years in the marketing department. During that time, I consistently produced high-quality work and handled a workload that often exceeded that of my peers. One of the biggest issues I experienced was a culture of toxic positivity. Employees were discouraged from raising concerns about workload, team dynamics, processes, or opportunities for improvement. Constructive feedback was often viewed negatively rather than as an opportunity to make the organization better. My experience ended during an extremely difficult personal period in my life. Rather than receiving support or even a meaningful check-in, I was terminated. What followed was even more concerning. During the termination meeting, I was given conflicting explanations by the individuals involved, and despite requesting the reason for my termination in writing, I never received one. When I later filed for unemployment benefits, the company reportedly provided Workforce Services with a different explanation for my separation, one that did not match what I had been told and that I believe was inaccurate. I subsequently learned of similar experiences from other former employees. I was also disappointed by the severance package, which fell well below what I would have expected after nearly four years of service and contributions to the company. Overall, my experience left me with serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and how employees are treated when difficult situations arise. What I initially perceived as an unhealthy workplace culture was ultimately reinforced by the way my departure was handled.

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1-800 Contacts Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that your time with us, especially your departure, didn’t meet the level of support and clarity we aim to provide. At 1-800 Contacts, we strive to foster a culture where feedback is welcomed and associates feel comfortable raising concerns about workload, team dynamics, and ways we can improve. We recognize that experiences can vary, and we take feedback like yours seriously as we continue to evaluate and strengthen our culture. We’re also committed to treating associates with respect and transparency throughout all stages of employment, including during difficult transitions. We regret that this was not your experience. We appreciate your feedback and wish you nothing but success in your future.
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