They Expect Too Much From One Person - Field Service Technician III DISH Employee Review

2.0
Apr 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-You'll work hard and learn a lot -Co-workers are great and dependable -Pay is decent -You will definitely acquire good customer service skills and learn to work with many different people

Cons

Metrics: -You're expected to maintain METRICS that reflect your performance and pay bonuses/raises. These METRICS can, at most times, be impossible to maintain and can be utterly out of your control. -You're expected to connect EVERY customer to and existing internet connection whether they have it or not. Not connecting GOES AGAINST YOU -Jobs that cancel on you or are considered NLOS (cannot give the customer service due to low or no satellite signal) GO AGAINST YOU -Every Hopper System job must be tested by their STBH mobility benchmark and at many different times the benchmark will not accurately reflect the signal strength thresholds in your area. Which will also GO AGAINST YOU Sales: -Youre expected to sell, as of 2016, $15 per job. -An average tech can do about 60-70 jobs a month. That's about a $1000 a month while still expected to maintain every other given metric -You do not get any compensation besides Reward Points to redeem on their website -Sell a $1000 of products and services...YOU CAN BUY A BLENDER (personally i would rather actual currency as a compensator...i cannot pay my bills with Reward Points) -If you do not sell then you're risking your job security Overall its too much work for too little compensation. DISH has no respect for senior or top performing technicians. You're easily replaced just like DISH's customers easily replace them.

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DISH Response
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It's fantastic to hear that you feel valued through our great pay and good overall benefits package. We work hard to ensure our compensation remains competitive because we truly believe in rewarding our employees for their dedication and hard work. We recognize your point regarding the sales environment and the high pressure associated with upselling. We strive to provide all of our teams with the best training and support possible to meet business goals while still delivering excellent customer experiences. We are continuously looking for ways to refine our sales approach to make it effective yet sustainable and positive for our team members. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective with us. We value all feedback as it helps us in our ongoing efforts to foster a positive and supportive workplace.
4.0
Jul 21, 2026
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Pros

There's a good opportunity to make GREAT money. Even the base salary is okay.

Cons

I really don't have any. Yes, there are upset people but that's business.

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