Low wages, no benefits. - Technical Specialist Sears Employee Review

2.0
Jul 3, 2014
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Pros

At first I liked the people I worked with. Our store manager at the time was very good at getting us motivated to work and sell inventory. At first I liked that we earned sales commission but later I found out that this was a technique to cheat us out of a fair wage.

Cons

I was a part-time employee that worked 40 hours a week without any benefits. Even if I was full time the health insurance was so expensive that I would not be able to afford it. Also there is a 401k retirement offered but with the low pay (18k/year) I was not able to save for retirement. I also worked there for 3 years and never received a raise. I worked here for 3 years total. On my last year we went from having a total of 6 people per shift on tires to one person opening and two people closing. The shortage of workers created unnecessary stress on employees and customers.

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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
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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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