Comments on: Would you work at Guitar Center? http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Plumbers Edinburgh http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-26683 Plumbers Edinburgh Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:03:40 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-26683 As theghost mentions above, the importance of management standing behind the employee is essential in creating a positive environment within which both the company and the employee stand to benefit. As theghost mentions above, the importance of management standing behind the employee is essential in creating a positive environment within which both the company and the employee stand to benefit.

]]> By: Oliver Chesler http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-13092 Oliver Chesler Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:37:50 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-13092 NIce positive perspective. Thanks for sharing. NIce positive perspective. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: theghost http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-13091 theghost Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:29:05 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-13091 I've been at Guitar Center for 4 months now. I've been shopping there since I was 16 and I'm 21 now. I've been to some stores, before I worked for them, that I didn't like very much. The way I look at it there are always gonna be certain places in this country where the sales team isn't your favorite. But the store in my town is great man. They may be a part of a chain but they've helped local business here. We sell keyboards and guitars all day long and suggest teachers we all know personally. We cut deals for schools in the area that need different pieces. I worked in the hotel industry before I worked here and I worked harder for less and got run over as a person. At my store at least, I get treated with respect and am encouraged by my manager. A job is what you make it but I find far more benefits here than other jobs I have worked. And not to mention the management here really goes out on a limb for our customers. Honesty is something I can get behind and there's plenty of it here, at least at my store. And of course it's a number's game as with any other sales job and there are always gonna be inner conflicts and politics but that's life right? Just if someone is interested in another inside view and opinion of the place. I’ve been at Guitar Center for 4 months now. I’ve been shopping there since I was 16 and I’m 21 now. I’ve been to some stores, before I worked for them, that I didn’t like very much. The way I look at it there are always gonna be certain places in this country where the sales team isn’t your favorite. But the store in my town is great man. They may be a part of a chain but they’ve helped local business here. We sell keyboards and guitars all day long and suggest teachers we all know personally. We cut deals for schools in the area that need different pieces. I worked in the hotel industry before I worked here and I worked harder for less and got run over as a person. At my store at least, I get treated with respect and am encouraged by my manager. A job is what you make it but I find far more benefits here than other jobs I have worked. And not to mention the management here really goes out on a limb for our customers. Honesty is something I can get behind and there’s plenty of it here, at least at my store. And of course it’s a number’s game as with any other sales job and there are always gonna be inner conflicts and politics but that’s life right?

Just if someone is interested in another inside view and opinion of the place.

]]> By: lazer_fun_time http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-12932 lazer_fun_time Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:21:48 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-12932 i just started at GC and it seems cool.... im excited to tackle a sales job where i get to hang out near guitars and music all day. Im excited about it! i just started at GC and it seems cool…. im excited to tackle a sales job where i get to hang out near guitars and music all day. Im excited about it!

]]> By: Nanderson http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-6715 Nanderson Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:03:33 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-6715 Poster BN says "GC is what you make of it." That's a pretty bland statement. If GC is what you make of it, what isn't what you make of it? Everything is what you make of it. My experience working at GC was that the manager of our store had no problem being an evil person toward the employees. He was a human bag of dirt. After I left this person was promoted to the next level of management. He was award for acting like a Nazi. GC is pure evil. If you can't see that, you're blind. Poster BN says “GC is what you make of it.” That’s a pretty bland statement. If GC is what you make of it, what isn’t what you make of it? Everything is what you make of it. My experience working at GC was that the manager of our store had no problem being an evil person toward the employees. He was a human bag of dirt. After I left this person was promoted to the next level of management. He was award for acting like a Nazi. GC is pure evil. If you can’t see that, you’re blind.

]]> By: Arch K http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-6307 Arch K Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:48:06 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-6307 You know, I applied to work at GC, having been a musician my whole life I figured it would be fun. I was told to take the online test. I didn't pass, strangely enough. I applied for their financing card, and was turned down cuz I guess I didn't make enough for them. They are a corporate pariah, existing only to make money off musicians, yet they don't really cater to the regular musician-on-the-street. I'm not giving them my business ever again. You know, I applied to work at GC, having been a musician my whole life I figured it would be fun. I was told to take the online test. I didn’t pass, strangely enough. I applied for their financing card, and was turned down cuz I guess I didn’t make enough for them. They are a corporate pariah, existing only to make money off musicians, yet they don’t really cater to the regular musician-on-the-street. I’m not giving them my business ever again.

]]> By: BN http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-6053 BN Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:05:10 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-6053 i have worked ofr G.C. for about 6 years and i have seen alot of things. Many things were different before we were sold to Bain capitol almost a year ago i guess. But working for G.C. is whatever you make it. all of the people complaining about not making money at G.C. either dont have the knowledge of the gear to earn the clientel or just dont have the motivation to earn a paycheck from selling instruments to people. Its not the perfect job, its not easy, you dont get paid more than you rightfully earn, you dont get to show up late and leave early and there is a ton expected out of you. But it is whatever you make it. I disagree with G.C. on many many things now like our discount management policy, our warranty policy and a few other things but it is still better than working behind a desk welling insurance or something boring that you dont enjoy. Honestly all i do everyday is open guitars, arrange some boxes, print price tags, and talk about guitars and amps. Its not always easy but its not bad. Yes, working at guitar center is not for everyone but for those that are willing to make it work it can be great. Ive been there for 6 years and i hate it alot of days but on my worst day, i have to open a few guitars or listen to some suit ask why im not selling enough warranties. So what! What do you do for a living i have worked ofr G.C. for about 6 years and i have seen alot of things. Many things were different before we were sold to Bain capitol almost a year ago i guess. But working for G.C. is whatever you make it. all of the people complaining about not making money at G.C. either dont have the knowledge of the gear to earn the clientel or just dont have the motivation to earn a paycheck from selling instruments to people. Its not the perfect job, its not easy, you dont get paid more than you rightfully earn, you dont get to show up late and leave early and there is a ton expected out of you. But it is whatever you make it. I disagree with G.C. on many many things now like our discount management policy, our warranty policy and a few other things but it is still better than working behind a desk welling insurance or something boring that you dont enjoy. Honestly all i do everyday is open guitars, arrange some boxes, print price tags, and talk about guitars and amps. Its not always easy but its not bad. Yes, working at guitar center is not for everyone but for those that are willing to make it work it can be great. Ive been there for 6 years and i hate it alot of days but on my worst day, i have to open a few guitars or listen to some suit ask why im not selling enough warranties. So what! What do you do for a living

]]> By: Steve Swantek http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-4497 Steve Swantek Tue, 26 May 2009 15:35:12 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-4497 Guitar Center is a cult. Period. Look up the hallmarks of a 'cult' in Webster's Dictionary, then compare that to your experience as a GC employee - it's astonishing, really. They invite you in, gushing with praise, and stories of how great GC is; then try to break you down and rebuild you in their image. They have their own 'jargon;' and you can't accept as much as a free t-shirt from a vendor, without having to get a store manager to approve. They refer to themselves as being part of the 'music industry', which is disengenuous at best - it's 'auto parts' as opposed to 'auto racing.' Beware... Guitar Center is a cult. Period. Look up the hallmarks of a ‘cult’ in Webster’s Dictionary, then compare that to your experience as a GC employee – it’s astonishing, really. They invite you in, gushing with praise, and stories of how great GC is; then try to break you down and rebuild you in their image. They have their own ‘jargon;’ and you can’t accept as much as a free t-shirt from a vendor, without having to get a store manager to approve. They refer to themselves as being part of the ‘music industry’, which is disengenuous at best – it’s ‘auto parts’ as opposed to ‘auto racing.’ Beware…

]]> By: Rob Robertson http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-3019 Rob Robertson Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:37:52 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-3019 You can always go work for Sweetwater. 20% gross commision, 13-week intensive training, equipment at COST! New facility with mall, restaurant, free arcade, free virtual golf, free video rentals, free gym, concierge service, huge theater. Yes, you still have to work your tail off, but beets GC. You can always go work for Sweetwater. 20% gross commision, 13-week intensive training, equipment at COST! New facility with mall, restaurant, free arcade, free virtual golf, free video rentals, free gym, concierge service, huge theater. Yes, you still have to work your tail off, but beets GC.

]]> By: Jimi Zappa http://www.wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/comment-page-1/#comment-1920 Jimi Zappa Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:29:27 +0000 http://wiretotheear.com/2007/09/28/would-you-work-at-guitar-center/#comment-1920 I work at gc right now I have been there for almost an entire year where I have been nothing but lied to. I have been number one in my store for a long time and I still don't make any real money. I have a family and I left a job that paid well to go to gc which did nothing but blow my life savings and leave me filing for government aide. My store manager has offered me an assistant manager job that I am unable to take until I "Get my Finance together Bro" because they have strict credit standards for management. You can't take a job if you have bad credit, which in my case has been a bi-product of working for these jerks. I also scoff at the idea of an employee discount that is impossible to use when you make no money. I hate this place and I hope to open another retail chain that makes it's money making fun of that shit hole. If you are thinking about working there don't if you just started quit I am probably going to take any position anywhere just to get out. I work at gc right now I have been there for almost an entire year where I have been nothing but lied to. I have been number one in my store for a long time and I still don’t make any real money. I have a family and I left a job that paid well to go to gc which did nothing but blow my life savings and leave me filing for government aide. My store manager has offered me an assistant manager job that I am unable to take until I “Get my Finance together Bro” because they have strict credit standards for management. You can’t take a job if you have bad credit, which in my case has been a bi-product of working for these jerks. I also scoff at the idea of an employee discount that is impossible to use when you make no money. I hate this place and I hope to open another retail chain that makes it’s money making fun of that shit hole. If you are thinking about working there don’t if you just started quit I am probably going to take any position anywhere just to get out.

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