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West Marine

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Reviews
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Cashier

April - August 2023 • Winthrop Harbor, IL

What I liked

The teamwork was fantastic and we had wonderful customer service at our branch.

What I wish was different

The company as a whole could have treated branches better. We were a very good branch and worked hard.

Advice

Don't get disheartened if you are not sure what certain products are. Learn and practice :)
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Cashier

May 2018 • Harrison Township, MI

What I liked

I liked learning more about how boats operate and the mechanic side of it. Also I got to meet many different kinds of people and learn things about places I’ve never been.

What I wish was different

Being a young teenage girl working in a place that is usually male dominated, customers felt the need to constantly hit on me or make inappropriate passes. My coworkers were awesome at teaching me how to stick up for myself, and I learned not to let anyone get me down.

Advice

Just because you’re working in a male dominated field or receive passive aggressive remarks from people with a higher status than you, does not mean you have to take it. It’s okay to speak up for yourself and your beliefs.
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sales associate

May 2019 • Old Saybrook, CT

What I liked

The work environment was relaxing, but also would become challenging at times which was interesting

What I wish was different

NA

Advice

Get your work done, and you will be liked by management
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Sales Associate

June - August 2020 • Sturgeon Bay, WI

What I liked

It was a relaxed atmosphere and I was able to glean more people skills as well as learn some invoicing, shipping, and cash register skills.

What I wish was different

Management had cared as much about the business as I did.

Advice

Always be patient - you can never go wrong by giving people grace.
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Rigging Specialist

May - August 2018 • Alameda, CA

What I liked

Creating and fabricating things that im interested in and know about

What I wish was different

Paid a little more

Advice

Learning a trade skill is a useful thing
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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Woodbridge Township, NJ

What I liked

Great work environment!

What I wish was different

Advice

Great experience learning how a store operates.
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Sales

April - August 2018 • Long Beach, CA

What I liked

Working with people

What I wish was different

Nothint

Advice

It was greay
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Sales Associate

June 2016 - August 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

Flexible hours, good coworkers

What I wish was different

Understaffed

Advice

Have patience with customers, they want it their way even if it’s wrong
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Assistant manager

June 2016 - August 2019 • Riverhead, NY

What I liked

I liked that it was close to home and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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