Not bad - Service Technician Micro Center Employee Review

4.0
6 Jun 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent pay Pretty good employee discount

Cons

more of a sales job than an actual service technician

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Micro Center Response
11mo
Thank you for your review and for your time as a Service Technician at our Columbus location. We're pleased to hear that you found the pay and employee discount to be positive aspects of your experience. Regarding your comment about the role feeling more like a sales job — we understand how that perception can arise. While the position is focused on providing technical solutions, it also includes recommending appropriate services based on the repairs or support needed. This service-based recommendation model is part of our effort to ensure customers receive the best long-term value and care for their devices. The commission structure tied to this work is communicated during the hiring process, and we aim to support our technicians in delivering both expert service and helpful guidance. We appreciate your time at Micro Center and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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