Eh... Not very associate minded. - General Manager/FMBT LensCrafters Employee Review

1.0
30 Mar 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The ability to think outside of the box, I ran my store as if it were my business. Great customers and the freedom to build your own team.

Cons

Could care less about the well being of the associates that work like dogs for them. Results do not matter as much as they should, the reward is minimal. It is ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW. Turns over executive management far too often. Loss Prevention is suspicious about anyone who preforms well. I was investigated several time and they never found anything. It is crazy! They want you to fail, at least in the SOUTH ZONE! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY! 5 years of my life and the best, most happy day of my life was the day I quit and took my entire staff with me. You deserve better.

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5.0
26 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Worked well with a flexible schedule

Cons

Busy work during slow times

1.0
19 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

when I first started it was a very employee based company. Great discounts, great benefits. Regional managers were swift to help if we had questions and offer support

Cons

Since last year the environment has changed vastly. They no longer care about the employees and only want results. They have raised prices and insurances dont cover as well as they used to and they expect the managers to just force people to buy. If you dont make your monthly goals youre put on a PIP and the Regionals are constantly threatening you to make them. The work life balance does not exist. There is a group chat with your fellow store managers hosted by the Regional and if its your day off they still expect a response. I know it comes from the top down but the micromanaging has gotten so awful. Down to the minute you must be scheduled correctly. I have been here for 3 years and have never had a positive review even though our store has exceeded its goals. Doesnt matter to them, they expect more and more. They raise goals constantly and the only answer they have for making sure we hit those goals is no one leaves, even though they can get the same product from a competitor at a much lower cost.

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