It was adequate. - BYO Micro Center Employee Review

3.0
Mar 28, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you like commissioned based sales this is the place for you. You make as much as you can sell on products and any add-on such as warranties and accessories.

Cons

If you make a good commission, it can suck when you are asked to work overtime after closing hours to stock and clean up the store. This is especially annoying during the holiday season when the stock to be put away is more than the usual. Imagine making money only on commission then having to work an extra 4 hours stocking and cleaning because of a visit from corporate. You already made your money on the sales. You don't get paid on top of that with overtime No matter how many extra hours you work the money you get paid in the next check is the money made on commission. Your extra time is free labor to Micro Center.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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5.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Customer obsessed culture with a strong emphasis on expertise and service. Leadership is highly engaged, with consistent focus on coaching, accountability, and development through structured one-on-ones and daily execution rhythms. Clear expectations across sales, service, and operations create alignment on what success looks like. The organization provides exposure across multiple business functions, allowing leaders to build well rounded operational and commercial skill sets. High performance environment that rewards ownership, initiative, and results.

Cons

As a smaller, specialized retailer, organizational growth and upward mobility may take longer compared to larger big-box companies. Resources and infrastructure are still evolving in certain areas, which can require leaders to be more hands-on. High expectations and pace can create pressure during peak periods, requiring strong prioritization and resilience. Some systems and processes have a learning curve, particularly for leaders coming from larger, more standardized organizations.

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Micro Center Response
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Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We read all employee feedback and appreciate your insights on our culture, training, and fast pace. Your notes on where we can improve—like simplifying systems and keeping up communication as we grow—are definitely noted. Thanks for your hard work and everything you're doing for the team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
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