Best Buy, great job but not a career - Geek Squad, Home Theater Professional Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
5 Jun 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The employee discount and other job perks are pretty good, they do allow for times off that are much needed, they do try to take honest feedback from employees to make the work enviroment better, they also attempt to give you all the tools to do your job. The training is pretty good for each department, but is still lacking. Best Buy does provide great growth opportunity for those who are willing to go outside of their store to find it. Their benefits are pretty good and they're always looking to make them better. They also are now trying to become more involved with the community, which to me is a huge plus. The pay they offer is adequate for most.

Cons

There are no bonuses for sales for the sales staff, and some leadership within the store can be weak at times. The fact that they only look once or twice a year to get feedback from employees is a big negative, those lines of communication should always be open. They really push for sales considering we're not commisioned based and try to make things "grab and go" for cusomters. I think communication is really good, but it was better earlier. And the morale of others can actually drag your morale down.

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5.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- No-pressure sales - Never the same day - Great management and co-workers

Cons

- Not for those who refrain from quotas, this is a SALES position

3.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Travel to different store locations. On travel that requires a hotel meals are covered up to $80 a day. Mileage is reimbursed outside of 20miles from home and back.

Cons

You're required to have a car and it puts alot of strain on it and your body. You could be gone from home anywhere from a few days to a few months. Changes are very last minute.

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