Be careful coming here. .. advise from a current Store Manager - Store Manager DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

1.0
Jun 15, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Sports. .. helping people get what they need to have fun or be the best. Seeing kids smile.

Cons

This place sucks the life out of you. Too much to do with very little payroll. The SSC comes up with things to do and expects miracles with no resources. If you have a family, say good bye to them. We change things way to much! Ed, when was the last time you or your team worked overnight for one of your many moves? Ed Stack and the senior team do not care about you at all. You are truly a number here and that number means 65 plus hours a week and often 6 to 7 days. As a Store Manager you'll never bonus. Ed and his team will. You on the other hand will never.

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Pros

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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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