12 years of employment - from cashier to Store Manager - Store Manager DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

2.0
Nov 4, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Fun atmosphere Great way to meet great people You’re able to create your own development path (If not a part of management) Your schedule is very flexible Upbeat, fast paced

Cons

The development path is inconsistent Pay is incredibly biased If you are in a salaried position, you will not have a work/life balance Many major HR issues go untouched, where minor ones are magnified. You are managed by a number, everyday, all day. You are constantly answering to a number and why. Instead of being able to run your business, you’re answering to a DM on WHY it wasn’t correct, on a daily basis. No matter if you’re at the top, it is never good enough Very little to no positive reinforcement

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Employee Discount Opportunity to provide customers an experience in which they can be confident in buying a new shoe for style, function and support-related reasons. Great selling tools, devices and display fixtures to work with

Cons

This is not really a con since I believe it is an important part of the job. Newer and current workers may need to keep up up to date and do research on products in order to be able to help customers effectively and efficiently.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Unlimited PTO with 401k match is awesome

Cons

- Performance expectations were often unclear or inconsistently communicated, Feedback was reactive instead of timely and actionable. - Leadership quality varied dramatically by manager, with limited coaching or mentorship. - Constant shifting priorities without adjusting expectations or workload. - Psychological safety was lacking, Honest communication feel risky. - Leadership messaging around culture didn't match day-to-day reality. - Process was often valued more than impact or results. - Compensation well below market, w/little flexibility during negotiations. - I felt excluded from key conversations and opportunities that were important to my success.

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