Don't waste you time - Anonymous employee DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

1.0
Oct 29, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The only good thing about working there is the employee discount. And even that it's only 20%. The military discount is better than that.

Cons

The management takes advantage of the young employees that don't know how they should be treated in the work environment. I worked 14 hour shifts regularly because we were so short. I worked ridiculous hours and the managers made me feel guilty if I couldn't come in when someone else called out. Management is where everything is going wrong here. They don't are about the employees. To them the associates are only bodies to stand at registers. No growth opportunity here unless you're one of their favorites.

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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

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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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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