Worked as store Management (4 years) - Assistant Store Manager The Buckle Employee Review

2.0
Nov 12, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

40% Discount Fast Pace mentality When the store and district are being ran right, it’s a wonderful place to work for coming from experience. I loved my job when I first started.

Cons

Some district and area managers need to be weeded through. They do not share the same thoughts as our CEO and VP. They are tired and are just waiting for retirement. Upper management are fake and talk behind your back to management or to other teammate. Store visits have become more of a bash the store and team visit, rather than a development review. Their feedback is always negative, never positive, and always nitpicking at something. I understand, no one is perfect and that there’s always room for improvement, but when all that is being said is negative, it’s kind of exhausting. If they don’t agree with your idea, they shut it down immediately, at least in my district/area. You’re suppose to be able to share insight, but never really happens. Any issues are made into a mountain and they are good at making you want to quit your job, instead of firing you. Issues do not get resolved, just pushed to the back burner, and if you have an issue with any form of the management, good luck trying to voice your concern without extreme repercussions and being deemed as not being a “Team Player” and being put on the CTS (Commitment to Success) which is generally a write-up. When I first started with the company, I loved going to work, but for nearly 2 years, it’s been going drastically downhill. There’s so much more that I could go on about, but I do not want to take up any more time for anyone.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

Management's willingness to lead, communicate effectively, and support employees is what creates opportunities for growth, but that was not my experience at this location. I felt the work environment was negatively affected by inconsistent communication, a leadership style that felt overly controlling, and discussions about employees that appeared to undermine teamwork and trust. I believe a more respectful, supportive, and collaborative approach to leadership would create a healthier workplace culture and better support both employees and the overall success of the store.

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