If you are a hard worker, not the place for you. - Apparel Associate DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

2.0
Aug 3, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

If you are into sports you are in a great environment, getting to work with sports clothes/equipment and co workers who also share those interests. 25% discount is okay. As an hourly worker you get to wear sport clothes and sneakers to work.

Cons

When it comes to pay they won't give hourly workers more than a 19% increase a year. It is frustrating working with people who do the least they possibly can and get paid the same amount as you. Managers notice hard work but won't help you get more pay. 90% of the workers are lazy, miss days, and do barely any work but mangers still do not get rid of them. If you like to stack off and do as little work as possible and not get in trouble I would apply here.

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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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