Boots Opticians Dispensing Optician Reviews
Updated 17 Sep 2019
"A rewarding job, great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Not any 2 days are the same, fast paced and very interesting, excellent routes for progression and very rewarding.
Cons
Staff levels always seem to be an issue.
Boots Opticians2019-03-03- Helpful (2)
"Review"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Opportunities to study and progress
Cons
Bad upper management, treat staff as statistics and will move people about to what ever suits them
Boots Opticians2019-09-18 "If you fit in with BOL you will love working here, if you don't then you may not stay for long."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Company discounts are strong. Accommodating with hours if required. Family feeling within the store.
Cons
Dated systems. Feels behind the times compared with other high street opticians. If you do not work at fitting in with the company you may feel like an outsider.
Continue readingBoots Opticians2019-09-06"Good Solid Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 5 years
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Good company perks, discounts, holidays
Cons
Not the best salaries
Boots Opticians2019-06-21"Good company, questionable wages"
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RecommendsI worked at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
-Management are great -Good training scheme for optical consultants
Cons
-The wage isn't good.
Boots Opticians2018-11-08"Ok while at college or uni"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Friends. Optics experience. People. Days go quickly
Cons
Everything else. High stress. High staff turnover. no breaks due to multiple clinics and not enough staff. Idiotic people purchasing franchises with no idea how to run them. Just cos you have the money to buy a franchise doesnt mean you should.
Continue readingBoots Opticians2018-08-27- Helpful (1)
"Recommended"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians for more than 3 years
Pros
the place is okay to work.
Cons
theres no cons at all.
Continue readingBoots Opticians2017-04-23 - Helpful (2)
"Possibly the worst company to work for"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Benefits. Flexibility. Training. Multiple stores. Great work colleagues. Strong brand name. Health care accessibility for everybody from the young to the old, poor to the wealthy
Cons
Sales pressure is at the forefront of the business plans. Management move from one crisis to the next. The company manage to dig enormous holes for themselves and then move on to the next bring the beans into disrepute.
Continue readingBoots Opticians2017-04-15 "Great Team"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Boots Opticians
Pros
(The pros are only for my franchise practice and not the same as Boots corporate employees) - Free pair of glasses annually - 10% off in Boots UK - Family 50% off spectacles - Friends 30% off spectacles
Cons
I do not have any problems working here.
Continue readingBoots Opticians2016-10-16"Good Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Boots Opticians
Pros
Nice staff, good products, genuine care for customers
Cons
pay could be higher for a franchise.
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