Avoid Corporate Jobs - Not What it Used to Be! - Technology Lead DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

1.0
Jul 9, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Relaxed dress code, free parking, on-site cafe and gym, great individual contributors

Cons

Leadership appears to be flying blind at times and doesn't plan well for the future. Numerous rounds of layoffs over the past 3 years. Promotion process is incredibly disorganized and opaque. Diversity and inclusion are talked about, but it feels hollow when women and people of color are so poorly represented in leadership roles. Salaries are lower than average for the area, and bonus structures really only benefit directors and above. Lots of excellent senior leaders are leaving, and being replaced by second-rate leaders with zero empathy.

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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
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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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