CORPORATE: Unprofessional discriminatory practices and people - Category Specialist Cabela's Employee Review

1.0
Jul 17, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Regular free food events Arbitrary parties Product testing - "Free Products" Minimal micromanagement Freedom for self leadership Attempts to acquiesce employees concerned with the impending merger

Cons

Regular controversial open and public conversations regarding race, sexual orientation, religion, and political affiliations Discriminatory language and behavior - "liberals don't shop here, anyways" "Cinco de Drinko!" Sexist behavior, assertive women are considered "confrontational and aggressive" Few female leaders (adult women referred to as "girls") Politically charged banter Open and aggressive disdain for liberals and millennials from both management & the majority of coworkers Blatant gossip Systematic collusion FREQUENT Aggressive & obscene language Unwarranted promotions Retention of under-qualified/ undereducated employees Unprofessional practices : misspelling names, sending emojis to international Vendors, vague communication regarding deadlines and specifics, meeting "takeover"(I.e. The objective of imperative meetings failing to be met due to irrelevant discussions) Consistent failure of professionals to respond to business inquiries Passive aggressive communication Untrustworthy management Poor time management practices Arbitrary job descriptions, you'll do what you're told regardless of the job you applied for Failure to adhere to basic Human Resources policies Irresponsible cultural Christian holiday ONLY early dismissals Majority of food options and employee wellness is unhealthy (corn dog eating contests, weekly pot lucks" Lack of transparency Lack of genuine leadership Lack of professional training Not a space for growth Lack of honest feedback / regular performance reviews Lack of meaningful work/ work at all Overstaffed with simple job tasks Redundant and arbitrary meeting overload without clear and specific objectives, company-wife messages are left up to manager and team interpretation Management complaints to team members regarding other team members Minimal follow through regarding several tasks and ideas

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
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Pros

Excellent work environment, wonderful co-workers, ability to grow with the company and shift departments if desired, and okay pay.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 13, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Relaxed work environment. Decent management.

Cons

No room for growth. Benefits lacking.

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