Used to Be a Great Company - Office Associate Sears Employee Review

3.0
29 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly co-workers, great sales happening all the time.

Cons

The store I worked in is a local landmark, but it was heartbreaking to see how it is slowly fading into disrepair. You can see evidence all around of the once-great department store that Sears used to be, but now it's just empty shelves, messy racks, and understaffed departments. I understand how difficult it is to run a store with struggling profits, but everyone there seems to have just given up. I was working for minimum wage only 20 hours per week while being expected to run payroll and human resources for the whole store. I really liked my co-workers and the work itself was interesting, but it just became depressing to go in everyday.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
19 Jun 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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