Vantaggi
I worked at Sears for 3 years as a part-time cashier while I was in school. I enjoyed the job because I made some great life-long friends. I was lucky to work at a Sears that wasnt too bent on selling credit cards. The work environment was pretty chill. Schedules were flexible and I never had a problem getting days off.
Svantaggi
The only people that received a raise had been working there for 6+ years (or were promoted to lead). Everyone else only earned minimum wage. At times, I worked something like 39.95 hours per week while still being considered a part-time employee without any benefits or overtime pay. I saw management promise other employees a promotion to lead positions so that they would take on management duties but they never received a promotion. I also saw Sears fire a cashier that had been working there for 30+ years and was planning to retire in a couple months over something very petty (she used her sister's Shop Your Way rewards card). I definitely dont recommend Sears for anyone trying to "work their way up" and make a career out of it.