Used to be Fun!! - District General Manager Petco Employee Review

3.0
Nov 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I get to make an impact in my partners lives (within my district) and they in turn make an impact in our guests and their let’s lives. Overall, it’s a fun environment if you can see past the bureaucracy and favoritism in the field.

Cons

Payroll is tight for my store teams. Having started my retail career in a store to then be promoted to the field I am very emphatic to the GM’s and their teams. Especially throughout COVID! Work-life is preached but it’s definitely a tongue in cheek statement considering all the focuses placed on the DGM’s. Almost impossible to enjoy a day off. Last but not least… • If you ever wanted to work for Best Buy here’s your chance! • Very Nepotistic Promotion & Hiring Process. • Diversity, Inclusion an Belonging Training can be offensive to some of your Hispanic Leaders.

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2.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

At first I really enjoyed working here, I loved having hands on experience with the animals and learning more about them. I also loved hands on experience with customers and helping them with their needs.

Cons

After time the work environment become toxic, my managers became rude. And I realized both the manager and the assisted manager talked bad about everyone else. I was blamed multiple times for things that were not my fault, and left to clean up after everyone else’s messes. I was also blamed for a groomer cutting a dog simply because I was entered the grooming salon. I would not recommend working at this location, because you most likely will be talked bad about and get multiple complaints about things that are not your fault.

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