You work for every dollar you earn - Field Service Specialist II DISH Employee Review

5.0
Jun 3, 2014
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Pros

Every job I work on is a completely different and new experience. No two days are the same, and generally speaking every customer is always pleased to see a DISH tech at their door. It really benefits us having the stellar customer service we have because it really makes our job much more enjoyable and customers much easier to work with. Needless to say, this is a very challenging job. Managing the customer, job at hand, things that may/have/will go wrong, and a strict schedule means constant on the fly strategic thinking and good customer service. From troubleshoots to 10 hour jobs, you have to be on point and focused, otherwise the customer experience, DISH's equipment, and most importantly your safety may be in jeopardy. I love working outside and with my hands, and I love the technology DISH is pushing out and we are installing. Best of both worlds for me!

Cons

Dealing with retailers that screw over customers. Whether they were sold the wrong setup, quoted wrong on price, or told one thing and was given another, YOU become the face of DISH and must fix their problems. Always ALWAYS get as much information as you can before beginning an install. It's the worst when 2 hours in they realize what you are providing is not at all what they wanted.

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Great and flexible work supported my growth through college

Cons

Honestly that the product we were selling wasn't the best value

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DISH Response
3mo
It is wonderful to hear that the flexibility of your role provided the support you needed to successfully navigate your growth through college. We take great pride in being a workplace that accommodates the educational pursuits of our team members, as we know how vital that balance is for long-term career development. While it is rewarding to hear about your personal success, we also appreciate your candid perspective regarding our product value and market positioning. We are constantly evaluating our competitive edge and exploring new ways to better serve both our core customers and emerging markets. Feedback like yours is essential as we strive to evolve and refine our approach to the business.
1.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Work from home is the only pro I can think of

Cons

They don’t provide any equipment aside from the computer itself. They mislead you during the interview and job description. You are paid according to price of product sold and close rate however it’s all inbound calls and you can not call back. The inbound calls are lousy, people who don’t even have a $1 on a card in order to do the eligibility check, or no card at all.. poor credit which leads to higher out of pocket costs. I think only a handful of times I couldn’t overcome the spousal objection or the just shopping objection. Those I will take responsibility for but if I’m getting calls from people who don’t have a card or don’t have a $ or don’t have the money to put down OR already have an account or is a mis-transfer or were passed along because the technicians have to make referrals even though the customer isn’t actually interested in the product yet the tech makes them still call.. that’s crap and it’s not real sales.

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DISH Response
2w
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. Hearing about your day-to-day reality in sales—from lead quality to equipment needs—is incredibly valuable as we continuously work to refine our internal processes and onboarding experience. While we are glad you enjoyed the flexibility of working from home, it is disheartening to learn that you felt misled by our initial job description and interview process. We want to ensure our teams feel properly supported and equipped to succeed in their roles. Our People Operations team would welcome the opportunity to dive deeper into your feedback regarding our commission structures and lead generation systems. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can better understand your specific situation. Thank you again for your candor in this situation.
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