Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 40 of 54

Thread: Opinions: Job opening at Best Buy

  1. #1
    Banned
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Gwinnett
    Age
    37
    Posts
    624
    Rep Power
    0

    Arrow Opinions: Job opening at Best Buy

    Hello all,

    I've had this big problem i've been contemplating about. I recently had a job offering at best buy, in the computer department. It seems like a really good job, etc. but i've asked around and have had mixed opinions on working at best buy. All i want to really know is, people who are working there or formerly working there, is it worth it? I mean, in the long run, does anyone here think it's an ok job for the next year of my life? There just seems so many pros and cons of my current job, and the job they're giving me at best buy. o well, i'll await everyone's replies...

  2. #2
    ‹^›‹(ςΏσ)›‹^›
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Age
    41
    Posts
    6,618
    Rep Power
    28
    Chris
    91' Mustang GT
    512rwhp/468ft-lb

  3. #3
    IA LEGEND #truth Brett's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2001
    Location
    Charlotte, NC
    Age
    52
    Posts
    67,792
    Rep Power
    119

    Default

    I suggest you dont base your job or future or life on what IA thinks
    Brett (One of the true OG's, No really... ask anyone)
    '15 Chevy SS
    '16 K7 SXL SWP

    www.facebook.com/brett.lowenthal1

    R.I.P Leisa, You are never forgotten - 10/7/08

  4. #4
    a tru OG,.. ask somebody
    Join Date
    May 2001
    Location
    lake lanier/cumming
    Age
    44
    Posts
    5,960
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    why? there is no life after IA.. IA is your life.. face it... listen to anyone and everyone on here.. after all, they are your only real friends..
    Jimmy Blair II
    www.Pinnacleracing.com
    01 Tahoe w/ 'sclade stuff
    99 Grand Cherokee

  5. #5
    RIP Leisa! The Yousef's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Woodstock
    Age
    39
    Posts
    23,188
    Rep Power
    47

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Brett
    I suggest you dont base your job or future or life on what IA thinks





    ...do whatever makes you happy

    if you do decide on the job...make sure you sell the warranty...if not..then it will suck...
    Val RIP
    Quote Originally Posted by Halfwit
    my only rule in life
    1: NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DATE A GIRL OFF IA, OR TELL A GIRLFRIEND ABOUT IA.

  6. #6
    RIP Leisa! The Yousef's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Woodstock
    Age
    39
    Posts
    23,188
    Rep Power
    47

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy B
    after all, they are your only real friends..

    ...sad/weird/cool part is most of my friends are on here...

    yousef
    Val RIP
    Quote Originally Posted by Halfwit
    my only rule in life
    1: NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DATE A GIRL OFF IA, OR TELL A GIRLFRIEND ABOUT IA.

  7. #7
    formerly known as zxguy EG BTER's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Boulder, CO
    Age
    41
    Posts
    1,764
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    are you gunna be a GEEK SQUAD guy???


    -94 eg hatch
    -07 gsx-r750
    -Parting Out 91 300zx TT
    -post

  8. #8
    Cobra KAI AznTraitor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Afghanistan
    Posts
    3,964
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by HyPer50

    holy crap....there are ALOT of pissed off employees....


    I have two friends who work at the Best Buys here in Columbus, and they hate it. Apparently, it's a nazi like regime and it's all fake smiles.....

  9. #9
    IA's official battery rep gtikid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    7,230
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Brett
    I suggest you dont base your job or future or life on what IA thinks
    Why not? Some of us have worked at Best Buy and know how shitty it really is. I worked at Best Buy for a year and hated every single minute of it. They don't pay shit for the amount of work they make you do. Circuit City, Fry's, Brandsmart, Hifi Buys, even Hhgregg pay more than what Best Buy does. Best Buy managers are always on your ass about stupid shit and they also make threats too. I would not recommend

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

  10. #10
    a tru OG,.. ask somebody
    Join Date
    May 2001
    Location
    lake lanier/cumming
    Age
    44
    Posts
    5,960
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by theskinnyone
    ...sad/weird/cool part is most of my friends are on here...

    yousef
    but you dont count.. cuz your aight
    Jimmy Blair II
    www.Pinnacleracing.com
    01 Tahoe w/ 'sclade stuff
    99 Grand Cherokee

  11. #11
    IA's official battery rep gtikid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    7,230
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by AznTraitor
    holy crap....there are ALOT of pissed off employees....


    I have two friends who work at the Best Buys here in Columbus, and they hate it. Apparently, it's a nazi like regime and it's all fake smiles.....
    Exactly. An assload of fake smiles

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

  12. #12
    IA KING
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
    14,745
    Rep Power
    150

    Default

    i look at it this way, if your not making any less money going there, and if it is a good career choice (computers) for you then its a good idea. if you don't know jack shit aobut computers and are looking for some type of job for the next year i would suggest another position. either way you get a discount there and it kicks ass b/c BB has everything cool

  13. #13
    Cobra KAI AznTraitor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Afghanistan
    Posts
    3,964
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    I say Fry's...that place has more than BB

  14. #14
    Cav-E-R's Lesbian Seagull Kristi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Age
    40
    Posts
    5,263
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    well after visiting the new one on 124 this weekend - they definitely need some good computer guys - those guys didn't know squat.

    but one of my good friends worked there for a couple months and absolutely hated it. he said it was one of the worst jobs he's had - that the management treats you like shit.
    Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it!

    Myspace
    Facebook


  15. #15
    Asian Persuasion KevinT707's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Age
    38
    Posts
    7,047
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    I agree with everything this man has to say. I used to work for Best Buy for 1 1/2 years. Complete BS in that place
    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid
    They don't pay shit for the amount of work they make you do. Circuit City, Fry's, Brandsmart, Hifi Buys, even Hhgregg pay more than what Best Buy does. Best Buy managers are always on your ass about stupid shit and they also make threats too. I would not recommend

  16. #16
    ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ RandomGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    GA
    Posts
    18,981
    Rep Power
    150

    Default

    u live in gwinnett? By any chance are you considering the store on pleasant hill (504)... I worked in the computer department for almost a year... seriously the job SUCKS! Its straight bullshit. You have to sit there and lie to customers, misrepresent information, you get tired of the bullshit... and fake smiles!!
    i still know just about everyone in PCHO department... some of my boys are still there.

    My advice: get hired at BB, stay for a month or two... (get the training in.. which best buy is known for having the best)... then walk into frys tell them that you work at best buy and want to work there... bam they'll usually hire you on the spot.. set you up with and interview... you get PAID at frys and its much more laid back...

  17. #17
    turbo emo...  Z33_kid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Gwinnett, GA
    Age
    34
    Posts
    2,657
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    lets juss say u take the jobb n stay ther i wish i had tht jobb

  18. #18
    Cobra KAI AznTraitor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Afghanistan
    Posts
    3,964
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    I hear microcenter pays pretty well...and management is pretty good there.

  19. #19
    Banned
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Gwinnett
    Age
    37
    Posts
    624
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    You guys make me terrified of working there now. Thanks guys. Ill go apply at fry's and microcenter now...

  20. #20
    Cobra KAI AznTraitor's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Afghanistan
    Posts
    3,964
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    I dont think anyone is trying to scare you, more of warning you....

  21. #21
    IA's official battery rep gtikid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    7,230
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Everything everybody has been saying is true. BB tries pulling the whole "we're a team" bullshit by having those gay ass Saturday morning meetings but it's the worst job ever. And so far no one has said anything good about the place. I remember when i first started working there i thought it was going to be the shit b/c yea it's Best Buy! :jerkit: Hasan (RandomGuy) worked there with me and so did Naveed (NzProjectz sp?). It's not all its cut out to be

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

  22. #22
    Banned
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Gwinnett
    Age
    37
    Posts
    624
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    Dayum. That's all i can say.

  23. #23
    GSXTACY SilverJester's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Acworth
    Age
    38
    Posts
    1,544
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    Yeah you guys make this place sound horrible. I am currently 1 interview shy of being hired there for the geek squad right now but I might have rethink this if what you say is true. But then again I just really need a jo right now, pretty much anything but fastfood. hmmm.

  24. #24
    Old School
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    A Southern Place Losing Southern Tradition
    Posts
    309
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    This is how best buy works!!!
    1) They give you the job
    2) Promise raises
    3) When it comes time for a raise the managers ride your ass until they can find something to fire you over
    4) You end up quiting the job because you know your about to get fired over some stupid shit!!
    By hiring another person to replace you is cheaper then giving a hard worker a raise!!

    FUCK BESTBUY!!!
    I do your mom if she wasnt so damn ugly!!!


  25. #25
    Senior Member Schugg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Wichita Falls, TX (Conyers, GA)
    Age
    37
    Posts
    2,568
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    i think im going to goto best buy, just to see if i can get a employee to talk shit about bestbuy.

    but anyways, ide get the job if u can, then fuck them over if they really are lame.

  26. #26
    IA's official battery rep gtikid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    7,230
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by LicKaPuSS
    This is how best buy works!!!
    1) They give you the job
    2) Promise raises
    3) When it comes time for a raise the managers ride your ass until they can find something to fire you over
    4) You end up quiting the job because you know your about to get fired over some stupid shit!!
    By hiring another person to replace you is cheaper then giving a hard worker a raise!!

    FUCK BESTBUY!!!
    That is soooooo true. One of my managers got fired b/c he had a cell phone. Like he said, they'd rather hire someone else and pay them less instead of giving you a raise. That's why their training program is so good, like someone else said. Hasan was actually fired for a very stupid reason too. I forgot what it was but he'll probably post it up.

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

  27. #27
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Lawrenceville, GA, 30044
    Age
    38
    Posts
    72
    Rep Power
    0

    Cool

    I use to work at frys and its twice the size of best buy as the matter of fact when i was working there everyone from best buy was trying to get a job at fry's i mean shit does best buy have a cafe in it?NO

  28. #28
    IA's official battery rep gtikid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    7,230
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Switchinlanez
    I use to work at frys and its twice the size of best buy as the matter of fact when i was working there everyone from best buy was trying to get a job at fry's i mean shit does best buy have a cafe in it?NO
    We're talking about actually working at a store, not which one gives the better shopping experience. But i was working at BB when Fry's opened up and i remember a lot of coworkers going over there

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

  29. #29
    Public Enemy #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Kennesaw
    Posts
    11,300
    Rep Power
    35

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by LicKaPuSS
    This is how best buy works!!!
    1) They give you the job
    2) Promise raises
    3) When it comes time for a raise the managers ride your ass until they can find something to fire you over
    4) You end up quiting the job because you know your about to get fired over some stupid shit!!
    By hiring another person to replace you is cheaper then giving a hard worker a raise!!

    FUCK BESTBUY!!!
    WOW if that is not the bases of most jobs!!!!!

  30. #30
    Who me? Red's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Snellville, Ga
    Posts
    3,554
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    I work in the geek squad department and it's okay for a part-time job. I really like the people I work with.

  31. #31
    XLR8SHEN FOE LizzziFeE iNsTuN nOoDoH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Cambodia
    Age
    40
    Posts
    6,903
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    I only lasted 3 months there. Was only there for the discount. Management does suck. Pay was $9 @ the time so it was alright... The amount of kiss ass you gotta do and up sales that u gotta do to get nothing in return sucks. If the store's shrink is bad...its your fault. Hours sucked... I didn't like it at all...

  32. #32
    A.K.A Felipe Gomez Negrodamus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Daaaaaaknessss
    Age
    39
    Posts
    3,073
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    FYI.....ANY retail job is gay.

  33. #33
    ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ RandomGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    GA
    Posts
    18,981
    Rep Power
    150

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by iNsTuN nOoDoH
    I only lasted 3 months there. Was only there for the discount. Management does suck. Pay was $9 @ the time so it was alright... The amount of kiss ass you gotta do and up sales that u gotta do to get nothing in return sucks. If the store's shrink is bad...its your fault. Hours sucked... I didn't like it at all...
    werent u seasonal? i remember... i thought they automatically fire seasonals when they have no use for them anymore....


    anyways... if u dont got a job, BB is decent... (as a temp job)... but its BS. Find a decent job where you dont gotta brown-nose and you're set.


    yeah Julian, a manager got fired for using a cell phone on the clock... i mean wtf is that shit? They did want him to leave and what not... but why not tell him... or something wtf is that shit.

  34. #34
    ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ RandomGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    GA
    Posts
    18,981
    Rep Power
    150

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid
    We're talking about actually working at a store, not which one gives the better shopping experience. But i was working at BB when Fry's opened up and i remember a lot of coworkers going over there
    lol were you really...

    ...


    CC! liar! lol

  35. #35
    IA's official battery rep gtikid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    7,230
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by RandomGuy
    lol were you really...

    ...


    CC! liar! lol
    no you fucking slut...i was working at BB when Fry's opened up. Then i went to RadioShack and hated it even more, and then i moved on to CC...thank you come again

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

  36. #36
    ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠ RandomGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    GA
    Posts
    18,981
    Rep Power
    150

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid
    no you fucking slut...i was working at BB when Fry's opened up. Then i went to RadioShack and hated it even more, and then i moved on to CC...thank you come again
    you werent at 504 were you... cuz i VIVIDLY remember that period when we were all sweating them and shit we were like "oh shit they have a theatre inside" and lotsa shit at the team meetings man... Lol not like it matters but daym... i dont remember EVER seein you in blue... i remember u used to visit with the red sometimes.

  37. #37
    XLR8SHEN FOE LizzziFeE iNsTuN nOoDoH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Location
    Cambodia
    Age
    40
    Posts
    6,903
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    Yeah I was seasonal, but brian asked me to stay when I told him I wanted to leave.
    I don't see how fry's stay in business with the sorry ass customer service they got... ITS ALL ABOUT CARE PLUS! =0)

  38. #38
    vtecn'
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Age
    41
    Posts
    3
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    i work at bb on barrett, its alright...but i've been there a year so i can boss people around now

  39. #39
    DC5-R
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Gwinett
    Age
    37
    Posts
    5,747
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    BEST BUY is worth just as much as my shit, I worked there for half a year at the southlake pavillion location, someone there is always on your fukin ass, they always bitch about hitting the daily sales, and shrink is a bitch, like its your damn fault that ppl steal shit and get away...but the one good side to it is the discount, they dont really give you a certain % dicount but if I had to make a rough estimate it would be about 40-50%, depending on what you're trying to buy. I wouldnt work there if I was you especially in the computer department because they have to make the most in one day, meaning you are going to get your ass chewed out.

  40. #40
    NzProjeKt
    Guest

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by gtikid
    Why not? Some of us have worked at Best Buy and know how shitty it really is. I worked at Best Buy for a year and hated every single minute of it. They don't pay shit for the amount of work they make you do. Circuit City, Fry's, Brandsmart, Hifi Buys, even Hhgregg pay more than what Best Buy does. Best Buy managers are always on your ass about stupid shit and they also make threats too. I would not recommend
    CO-FUCKING-SIGN!!!!!!

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!