No days off, under paid and constantly pressured - General Manager Petco Employee Review

2.0
Mar 8, 2022
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Pros

When I did make my bonuses they would nice. The animals are cute

Cons

I’ve been with Petco for over 7 years. When I first started I loved my job. They didn’t work you to death with never ending unrealistic tasks. Ever since the new CEO petco has changed dramatically and not for the good. I always try my best to be positive and make the best of it. It is never ending stress, never ending projects back to back that are always miscommunicated and never ending criticism for not selling memberships. Conferences calls almost daily, never having days off because we are not allowed to have enough staff on board in case someone calls in or a project comes up. Your a cars sales man with no pay, no days off and constant pressure. Not to mention the higher ups undermine you and pressure you into doing what the company wants.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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