Big 5 Sporting Goods reviews

Managers are always on your case and expect you to do something even if there are no customers in the store and you finished all your tasks. You are also expected to only stay in the front but at the same time watch the whole store even though the majority of your view is blocked. You also have to profile customers based on looks to see if they are going to steal.

-incompetent upper management -overly strict policies -you basically can't be fired -only 3 allowed topics of conversation -limited upward mobility -minimal raises that are rarely awarded -poor scheduling -poor work life balance -hires too much resulting in cut hours -variance in policy compliance from store to store -dying industry -irritating customer base -email marketing -no recognition of good work given by management -write ups mean next to nothing -dress code -ineffective marketing strategies to combat low sales -micromanaging -changeover -poor execution of merchandise delivery -inventory scanning -rigid store layout structure -poor communication -tech support incompetence -strict loss prevention policies -lackluster break area (In ALL stores) -repetitive pop music -weekly ad structure