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Big 5 Sporting Goods

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Decent place to gain experience, but don't stay long - Manager Trainee Big 5 Sporting Goods Employee Review

3.0
Aug 3, 2013
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Pros

Easy to get a start without experience, room for merit-based promotion, solid benefits package

Cons

High employee turnover, lack of investment in employee development, short-sighted business strategy, low wages, often unprofessional atmosphere (despite the fact that male employees are required to wear a shirt and tie).

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5.0
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Pros

I enjoyed my time working here.

Cons

Loss prevention is a stressful part of the job.

3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Most employees were really fun to work with, life/work balance was great, taught me good life skills, good first job for work experience.

Cons

Barely got scheduled (pretty sure my location was way over employed), occasional rude and entitled costumers (especially during the holidays), could get very slow and boring at times, sketchy area, overal, not a great job if you're looking for something that pays well.

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