Taking Advantage of a Global Pandemic - Senior Software Developer Tire Discounters Employee Review

1.0
27 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary was reasonable competitive compared to other opportunities

Cons

The moment the pandemic hit, the President of the company (Jamie Ward) had a company wide mandatory meeting. In this meeting he looked us each in the eye and ensured use that we are an essential business, and that no one's job's were in jeopardy. Two day's later, some of the most seasoned employees in various home office roles were made to print out "essential worker" permission slips so they could drive to the office amid a global pandemic, just to be laid off by the company. Within two weeks, rather than bringing back the members of their "TD Family", each one of these positions were listed as 'Hiring' on TireDiscounters career portal, making it obvious that this company did nothing more than take advantage of a global pandemic and use it as an opportunity to cute down on overhead. If that weren't enough, they followed up by threatening lawsuits on anyone who didn't personally deliver their company equipment rather than putting up the pocket change it would have cost them to simply send their ex-employees post paid shipping boxes. I've been apart of the development for more companies than I can count, and I've never once felt the need to warn other developers about the potential bad decision they would be making by working for a company, but in this case, you should absolutely just turn around and run.

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
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Pros

Great place to work, family owned business, customer service. Friendly people

Cons

I do not look at is as a con but it can be fast paced.

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Tire Discounters Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoy the family-owned atmosphere, strong focus on customer service, and the friendly team. While the pace can be quick at times, it’s all part of delivering great service to our customers and supporting one another. We appreciate you being part of the team!
2.0
7 Apr 2026
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Pros

-Holiday Pay -Decent Discounts -Fast Paced

Cons

-Work hours often exceeded the stated 40-hour limit, with 50–60+ hours being common in practice depending on management expectations. -Compensation did not always align with workload or responsibilities, even at higher-volume locations. -Communication from corporate and local management could be inconsistent at times. -Work environment could be high-stress and, at times, feel more negative than typical for the industry. -Expectations for performance were high, with limited additional incentives or support provided. -Workplace culture could occasionally involve interpersonal conflicts or drama. -Sales practices sometimes placed pressure on employees to prioritize closing transactions over full transparency with customers. -Pricing on some services appeared higher compared to competitors in the area. -Employees were often expected to use personal vehicles for work-related tasks (e.g., picking up tires) without reimbursement, sometimes requiring extended travel times.

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Tire Discounters Response
1mo
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you highlighted some positives like holiday pay, discounts, and the fast-paced environment. We are disappointed that you felt unsupported during your time with us. We understand that working in this industry means working long hours, and our sales roles are structured so that additional effort can translate into higher earnings through overtime and commission opportunities. If you're open to sharing more about your experience, please reach out to Let's Talk letstalk@tirediscounters.com - we are here to listen and help.
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