Ed is in the way more often than not - Senior Manager DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

1.0
Aug 28, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

You will never be bored. Frustrated, yes, but never bored.

Cons

There are no mature processes and therefore lots of chaos/tribal knowledge on how things happen; getting almost anything done is a struggle. There are tons of dead wood throughout the organization who are only trying to keep their paychecks coming in. Company matching contributions to 401k require one year of service for eligibility and are only paid annually in March, what a joke. Salaries are very weak and benefits are an afterthought. Bonuses and raises do not reflect performance ratings. Bonus is now based 80% on corporate performance and 20% on department level goals. There's no chance for recognition of individual contribution. The exodus has begun.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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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
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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