RadioShack Woes

[Randolph]

Does anyone else here work or HAS worked at RadioShack? I swear to god I am about to like quit in the coming days and look elsewhere for a job? I even would take working at BURGERKING then at this scum of a place. Forcing people to buy unnesscary items they DON'T need, lieing to customers, getting yelled at because you're a new guy and you were only trained for 2 days and now they expect you to know everything...the list goes on.

I get payed $7.65 + commission an hour for FULL TIME 40 HRS/week. This is simply not worth it. I feel so god damn disgusted. (N)

Edited November 21, 2008 by Randolph

[shakey_snake]

It's called sales. Some people can do it, some can't.

Last time I was in a RadioShack, I needed something for my computer and they sent me (printed directions and everything) to the nearest MicroCenter. I haven't been back to Radioshack since. :p

[crazzy88ss]

I quit RS about 4 months ago after working there for 2 years. If this is your first sales job, then it's an eye opener. You gotta cram RSAP, RSSP, CELL, 4.4.10s and other promo things down the customers' throats. Luckily, the 5 managers I worked for (5 different mangers and 3 different district managers over a course of ~14 months... so talk about serious turn over) didn't care too much. It sounds like you're in a bad store.

The problem with radioshack is that they sell things people don't really want. People come in for parts and accessories, and that's about it. Depending on your location, your store may or may not be a good "phone" store. I worked in three stores (again, turnover...). One store was a horrible phone store (maybe 14 a month?) another was average (about 28ish) and another one was pretty good (50-60 a month).

The most you'll probably make is around $10.50 an hour. And that's an estimate from my area, which paid $8/hour base and will have different type of sales than your store will.

The reason I quit? There was an employee who was a total jack ass. Nobody can get along with him; he goes out of his way to personally insult you. Can't really fire somebody for that, right? Well we also had proof that he stole cash, stole merchandise, and did fake returns (pocketing the cash). We reported him multiple times to different people and nobody did a damn thing about it because he was the number one sales person in the district.

So, with that in mind, welcome to Radioshack. Hopefully your store/area won't be like this, but don't be surprised if you see stupid things like that...

Overall, I really enjoyed working at RS. The job was laid back and I had fun working with most of the people there.

Good luck!

Edited November 21, 2008 by crazzy88ss

[M1h4iL]

Does anyone else here work or HAS worked at RadioShack? I swear to god I am about to like quit in the coming days and look elsewhere for a job? I even would take working at BURGERKING then at this scum of a place. Forcing people to buy unnesscary items they DON'T need, lieing to customers, getting yelled at because you're a new guy and you were only trained for 2 days and now they expect you to know everything...the list goes on.

I get payed $7.65 + commission an hour for FULL TIME 40 HRS/week. This is simply not worth it. I feel so god damn disgusted. (N)

I also feel as if this store is very profiling and racist. :huh:

You may want to rethink about quitting your job considering how bad the economy is doing. There are job cuts all around the world and school holidays are starting, meaning a lot more competition to get work. You may end up quitting your job and not finding a new one.

[Hum]

Hmm ... well my local Radio Shacks never pressured me to buy stuff.

I found what I needed, paid, then left.

[(Spork)]

the RS stores around me SUCK BALLS ! go in ask for something the look @ you like your a 2 headed mutant from the planet mars or something

but yes welcome to sales ....

[Shane Pitman]

I worked for Radio Shack when I was in high school, 20 some years ago. It was a small store, mostly just myself and the manager with the occasional part-time help thrown in the mix. The manager was an obsessive-compulsive with ADHD, which made things rather interesting. He'd literally take an hour to prepare the deposit every night and 30 minutes of that was him standing there chanting "change-cash-checks-deposit slip" over and over again as he flipped through them in the deposit bag. He was so scared he'd screw something up, so scared he'd forget to do something he was supposed to, and he was absolutely the most job-scared person I've ever met in my life.

The company itself was just like any other niche market retail outlet. Of course back then Tandy was venturing in to the PC game, so we had lots of computers and software to play with. All in all my time at Radio Shack was, well, entertaining to say the least. I'm certain my experiences there had a lot to do with furthering my interests in computers and technology as a whole. Still, I'd say the primary thing I walked away with was the knowledge that a life working in an environment like that wasn't for me. I take that back, two things, the second being a friend, one of the other guys that worked there when I first started there. He and I have been friends ever since. As a matter of fact we talk just about every day, most days several times a day.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

I also feel as if this store is very profiling and racist.

Thats quite the claim without any backup... Sure it's wise to post it?

[Randolph]

Thats quite the claim without any backup... Sure it's wise to post it?

Edited. Kinda not pointing fingers but some people I feel ARE that way.

M1h4iL; its funny you said that because like 2 other people just told me the same thing. I have no problem working there...its just I feel like so wrong sometimes for doing what I have to do if that makes sense?

[shakey_snake]

Thats quite the claim without any backup... Sure it's wise to post it?

Ever sold anything to anyone?

Stereotyping also goes by the name "sales experience". :p

[Dave Diller]

Wait till Monday. NATIONAL manager meeting? Hasn't been heard of in the past 10 years. You may not have to quit ;)

PS I work @ RS as well. It's not so bad, very relaxed, good people that I work with. We're the most profitable store in our district despite having sales numbers (pure $-wise) that are not even in the top 25%.

[kombolcha]

I quit RS about 4 months ago after working there for 2 years. If this is your first sales job, then it's an eye opener. You gotta cram RSAP, RSSP, CELL, 4.4.10s and other promo things down the customers' throats. Luckily, the 5 managers I worked for (5 different mangers and 3 different district managers over a course of ~14 months... so talk about serious turn over) didn't care too much. It sounds like you're in a bad store.

The problem with radioshack is that they sell things people don't really want. People come in for parts and accessories, and that's about it. Depending on your location, your store may or may not be a good "phone" store. I worked in three stores (again, turnover...). One store was a horrible phone store (maybe 14 a month?) another was average (about 28ish) and another one was pretty good (50-60 a month).

The most you'll probably make is around $10.50 an hour. And that's an estimate from my area, which paid $8/hour base and will have different type of sales than your store will.

The reason I quit? There was an employee who was a total jack ass. Nobody can get along with him; he goes out of his way to personally insult you. Can't really fire somebody for that, right? Well we also had proof that he stole cash, stole merchandise, and did fake returns (pocketing the cash). We reported him multiple times to different people and nobody did a damn thing about it because he was the number one sales person in the district.

So, with that in mind, welcome to Radioshack. Hopefully your store/area won't be like this, but don't be surprised if you see stupid things like that...

Overall, I really enjoyed working at RS. The job was laid back and I had fun working with most of the people there.

Good luck!

which RS have you worked in?

i got a cousin that works in Studio City and he has told me many stories...

[_bobcat_ Veteran]

Sounds like a typical retail job to me.. If you are unhappy then get out, but you should probably look for another job first.

[crazzy88ss]

which RS have you worked in?

i got a cousin that works in Studio City and he has told me many stories...

The ass hole/thief is in 01-3299, Livermore, CA.

I've worked in 01-3867, Pleasanton, CA; and 01-3285, Dublin, CA.

The area, 01-354, is managed by Russ Merkow. I refuse to shop in his district because he's a push over and won't do anything.

This all in Nor Cal, btw. Eastern SF bay area.

[heffe2001]

I worked for Radio Shack when I was in high school, 20 some years ago. It was a small store, mostly just myself and the manager with the occasional part-time help thrown in the mix. The manager was an obsessive-compulsive with ADHD, which made things rather interesting. He'd literally take an hour to prepare the deposit every night and 30 minutes of that was him standing there chanting "change-cash-checks-deposit slip" over and over again as he flipped through them in the deposit bag. He was so scared he'd screw something up, so scared he'd forget to do something he was supposed to, and he was absolutely the most job-scared person I've ever met in my life.

The company itself was just like any other niche market retail outlet. Of course back then Tandy was venturing in to the PC game, so we had lots of computers and software to play with. All in all my time at Radio Shack was, well, entertaining to say the least. I'm certain my experiences there had a lot to do with furthering my interests in computers and technology as a whole. Still, I'd say the primary thing I walked away with was the knowledge that a life working in an environment like that wasn't for me. I take that back, two things, the second being a friend, one of the other guys that worked there when I first started there. He and I have been friends ever since. As a matter of fact we talk just about every day, most days several times a day.

OMG! NO, not the "CCCD" chant... (I worked there as well, same time period, that's where I met Shane :p). Back then he tried to convince us that any Cellular sales only the manager could do, so we had to pass them off to him. Wonder if Shane remember the old fish sammich days, lol.

[TheKindred]

A job is a job, just a means to an end. Plus beggars can't be choosers especially in todays job market. I am guessing you are working at Radio Shack because the job market is hard and your degree isn't helping out right now.

[TCA]

i would stick with it.... because it's hard to find work right now

[crazzy88ss]

OMG! NO, not the "CCCD" chant... (I worked there as well, same time period, that's where I met Shane :p). Back then he tried to convince us that any Cellular sales only the manager could do, so we had to pass them off to him. Wonder if Shane remember the old fish sammich days, lol.

cellular sales? 20 years ago?

[Randolph]

Yeah I decided to stick it out. Its going...i mean its fine now. But it has its ups and downs. (Y)

What is National managers meeting...about?