Great place for character growth - Anonymous employee Micro Center Employee Review

5.0
24 Feb 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you like computers and retail, this place is for you. Excellent growth opportunity if the time is put in. Great medical/dental/vision plan Friendly environment (Stores and corporate) Open door policy, actually lives up to this claim Company and stores are small and tight knit enough that your opinions and voice are usually heard Very little "clique" activity Good pay if you work hard in a commission position (see cons) Work/Life balance is very good on the corporate side. (see cons) CEO is a down to earth, nice guy. That means something in a company with thousands of employees.

Cons

Still a lot of office politics Company is very wary to spend money Focus is more on driving sales then curbing inefficiencies Corporate office is windowless Low pay if you are not commissioned. IT/Help desk/management positions low compared to industry Work/life balance in the store is pretty bad. This is similar with most retail. Don't expect to take a day off from before Thanksgiving through February.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Really enjoyable work environment with passionate employees. Flexible hours as well.

Cons

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Customer obsessed culture with a strong emphasis on expertise and service. Leadership is highly engaged, with consistent focus on coaching, accountability, and development through structured one-on-ones and daily execution rhythms. Clear expectations across sales, service, and operations create alignment on what success looks like. The organization provides exposure across multiple business functions, allowing leaders to build well rounded operational and commercial skill sets. High performance environment that rewards ownership, initiative, and results.

Cons

As a smaller, specialized retailer, organizational growth and upward mobility may take longer compared to larger big-box companies. Resources and infrastructure are still evolving in certain areas, which can require leaders to be more hands-on. High expectations and pace can create pressure during peak periods, requiring strong prioritization and resilience. Some systems and processes have a learning curve, particularly for leaders coming from larger, more standardized organizations.

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Micro Center Response
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Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We read all employee feedback and appreciate your insights on our culture, training, and fast pace. Your notes on where we can improve—like simplifying systems and keeping up communication as we grow—are definitely noted. Thanks for your hard work and everything you're doing for the team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
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