Academy Sports & Outdoors – absolutely terrible, I never felt validated or appreciated. I would do 50 pick up orders by myself, skip breaks, just to get the job done and the product to customers. it seems like the only thing management cares about is credit apps, money, at the expense of their employees well being and mind. | Comparably

Academy Sports & Outdoors – absolutely terrible, I never felt validated or appreciated. I would do 50 pick up orders by myself, skip breaks, just to get the job done and the product to customers. it seems like the only thing management cares about is credit apps, money, at the expense of their employees well being and mind.

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absolutely terrible, I never felt validated or appreciated. I would do 50 pick up orders by myself, skip breaks, just to get the job done and the product to customers. it seems like the only thing management cares about is credit apps, money, at the expense of their employees well being and mind.

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

training, communicating, and making sure the employees aren’t overworki

What did you like most about the interview process?

It was fast paced and the manager was nice at first. But then they show true colors.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

The customers are nicer than any employee or manager. That’s the only thing I look forward too. There’s only 2 employees I really l

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?

My coworkers are all middle aged people who have no regards or concern for the younger employees feelings. I’m 19 almost 20, a junior in college, working full time to pay rent and eat. My co workers think they can say what they want without retribution. It’s sadden

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

I feel like I work way too hard and not enough appreciation goes around. I’m on my feet non stop working for 8-8 1/2 hours and they don’t tell me I did a good job, or anything. I don’t get paid enough to be yelled at, mistreated, and verbally a

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

I think we’re more customer based than employer based. Not enough focus or attention to detail goes into employees and we’re not looked at enough for all we do. We are the backbone of this company while everyone sits in a chair in an office all day and does nothing but get money in their pock

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What are some of the best things about your team?

We work together as a team

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What makes you most happy at work?

Getting to work by myself

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