Work hard, but it's never good enough. - Assistant Store Coach Sears Employee Review

2.0
Apr 11, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People are great, despite being treated poorly. Craftsman product is good to stand behind, long company tradition. Hard to get fired from there.

Cons

Way too many "vacation blackout dates". They black out Super Saturday Sale days, which basically means you NEVER get a Saturday off. Mangers work 50 hour minimum weeks, and that's BEFORE 4th quarter. Mandatory 6 day weeks for managers in November and December, at 10 hour days minimum. So many metrics get tracked, and it's never good enough on any of the scores. Managers spread WAYYY to thin, and yelled at by District Manger every time you turn around.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good team and good compensation

Cons

The contract is only for 30 days, so it needs to be renewed every month, and we always lose access during the process. This creates some uncertainty for us.

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at Sears allowed us to develop strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills in a retail environment. We gained experience assisting customers, handling transactions, managing merchandise, and working as part of a team to meet sales and operational goals. The position also helped us improve time management, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a positive attitude toward customers and coworkers.

Cons

One challenge of working at Sears was managing periods of high customer traffic, which could be stressful and demanding. We occasionally faced difficult customer interactions, changing sales expectations, and the need to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, retail schedules often required evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, which could affect our work-life balance.

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