Best Buy

Best Buy is a very fast-paced environment and offers a lot of opportunities for advancement if you want it.

Training material is there for you, and a lot of great mentorship is provided via Market/Territory Staff.

Earning potential is high, and bonuses are team-based, so it's all or none.

Retail hours don't quite fit in with a family lifestyle.

Training material is there, but you have to seek mentorships. Don't expect to be given anything if you truly want to grow in the company.

There are a lot of good leaders that I came across and learned a lot from. However, just as with any business, my advice to them would be: When you promote, do it based on performance and behaviors, not because of politics, as that tends to drive away good talent. In the long run, the company is the one that loses customers. However, I was blessed to be part of a good team. I did see it happen a lot.