Worst place to work in wireless industry. - Wireless Store Manager OSL Retail Services Employee Review

1.0
18 Mar 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Employee discount is good, you receive 50% off on your plan.

Cons

Growth: They all say company is growing, but as a manager you are stuck at same position for years, also you have to be a favourite of your District manager if you want see growth. Bonus: Store making 200 sales per quarter or 600 sales per quarter gets the same bonus. And even you are at 89% to budget but highest sales producing store in the district, you still don't get the bonus. Commission: They say uncapped comission, but even you make 100 sales you make an average of $700 commission. Worst commission structure in the industry. Truth about the company: Mainly, in this pandemic of coronavirus, you are forced to work and can't even wear mask. And if you are not doing that you have to take your own vacation to get isolation of 14 days. No support for their employees. All head office managers and District manager who stay at home safe with their family making worst decisions for their own employees who work on the floor everyday during this coronavirus pandemic. Where other wireless companies are giving paid leave for all the employees, who also have great pay structures and commission structures. This pandemic opened my eyes, that this company is the worst place to work as they only care about their business. Don't be fooled by looking at their website as it shows they are peoples company. Reality is totally opposite. Find out yourself by going to any walmart and talk to any employee, they are all frustrated as they don't get any help from OSL and forced to work during this pandemic.

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5.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can run your business how you want. Uncapped commission/bonus earnings. Those who work hard will be taken care of.

Cons

You will put in the hours but keep the vision of success and it pays off tremendously.

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OSL Retail Services Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the autonomy and rewards for hard work. Your insights about the hours and the vision for success resonate deeply with our mission. We’re excited to continue supporting your journey!
1.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Supportive direct management who genuinely cared about the team and created a positive day‑to‑day work environment. - Opportunities for internal promotion, even if limited... I was promoted to Wireless Manager, which shows they have some willingness to recognize internal talent. - A newer company still expanding in the U.S., which means there can be potential for future growth as the organization matures. - Sales‑driven environment that allows motivated employees to increase earnings through performance. - Base pay did not reflect availability, performance, or sales contributions, despite constant pressure to “sell more to earn more.” - Limited real growth opportunities, especially within the state; advancement often required relocating or waiting for rare openings. - The company appeared to prefer hiring externally rather than promoting from within, despite claiming to support internal growth.

Cons

- Upper management was overly invasive, frequently inserting themselves into daily operations without understanding team dynamics, customer flow, or the realities of the sales floor. The regional manager would make short, surface‑level visits (e.g., four‑hour drop‑ins) to judge 30‑day performance, which felt disconnected and unfair. -Pay structure was inconsistent and problematic, including: a. Some full-time employees earned minimum wage, while part‑time employees with much less sales experience earned a dollar more hourly. b. While on the same team, some coworkers are being paid two dollars less than below Washington State's minimum wage. c. HR/payroll failing to correct reported pay discrepancies, causing employees to quit. - My own promotion felt more like convenience than recognition, especially since the store was a “dead‑end location” that closed shortly after. - The exit interview process was broken; I received an email but had no access to complete it, and even after reaching out, no one followed up. - Overall lack of communication and follow‑through from HR and upper leadership. - The company is still working through major growing pains, which can create instability for employees.

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