Good and Bad... - General Manager Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
Feb 20, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best Buy is a high energy environment that makes it fun to work at. Having the opporunity to make a difference in the lives of your employees makes it rewarding. The benefits, including the discount, are phenomenal. The leadership within the company is highly intelligent, willing to take risks, and are always ahead of the curve.

Cons

Work-life balance is non-existant as a manager at Best Buy. You are expected to work long hours, feel gulity for taking vacations, and are never truly able to unplug. The highly competitive nature of the company can lead to infighting between stores, sometimes putting the financial scorecard over the needs of the customer.

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5.0
Apr 28, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours, employee perks such as discounted products, offers 401(k) despite being part-time, coworkers who are nice to work with.

Cons

Management is quick to call-out sales that have nothing attached to it (warranties, card applications, memberships, or accessories). There is a rodent problem that has not been addressed for nearly a year; food and beverages cannot be sold at this store.

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