Great place to work if you enjoy backstabbing and lack of professionalism - Optical Assistant Vision Express Employee Review

1.0
16 May 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Some lovely people, some lovely customers, money off of glasses and vouchers for friends and family.

Cons

At this particular store in Salisbury, management lacked professionalism in a big way. Within 10 months of my employment I became one of the 'senior' staff members due to the high staff turnover. Catty, snidey remarks and comments, backstabbing, degrading comments that lowered self esteem eventually leading to feelings of inadequacy. The workload was extremely demanding for the hourly salary. Allocated time for training does not exist, so if you love spending your time doing compulsory training without pay, this is the job for you! If the compulsory training is not completed then you are threatened with sanctions and eventual dismissal. Any training you try to partake in during work hours is interrupted by the non stop ringing of the phone or in-store duties that need completing. Lest we forget, sexual harrassment is also greatly accepted and swept under the rug at this store. Only threat of legal action will change this.

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3.0
28 May 2024
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Pros

Coworkers are usually friendly if you value patient care it can be enjoyable.

Cons

Low wages when starting and high turnover. You will often be working short staffed.

4.0
2 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

range of benefits (eg car allowance)

Cons

short staffed thus not very efficient

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