I had the best and worse time as an employer - Computer Technician Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
Jan 16, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get to help a lot of people and they appreciate the knowledge and solutions offered. You become friends with a lot of co workers and that makes for a fun environment. You learn alot about the business side of Best Buy and how retail management works.

Cons

Compensation does not match skills and knowledge Sometimes you click with management and unfortunately sometimes you don't Alot of times its just you with no help from anyone helping multiple people at one time.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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