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GameStop managers get free XB1, PS4 and 7 games
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Naked Prime
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In my first 4 years I was in a major city but there were only 4 stores (EB). EB didn't really have a high turn over rate so all the store managers were happy in their positions (better pay scale than current GS). After a natural disaster I moved away (as well as the whole city and surrounding areas) and I transferred where I am now. for the 1st 2.5 years I was passed over because I was the outsiders. I was cool to work with and have keys and all but when it cam time for promotions I was just passed over. Toward the end of this time we transitioned into Gamestop and it was a EB vs Gamestop thing. only 3 of the store in our new district of 15 were EB's and the DM was Gamestop. If any position opened up you'd had to either be GS or a close friend of the DM. This lasted for 4 years until most of them were fired for other stuff (DM included) We finally got a DM from outside the state and after about a year she offered me the position but I have a wife and kid so I took up a full time position else where and still worked at GS about 35 hours a week. They wanted me to quit the other job. A 3 hour a week and $2/increase was not worth it. So I remained a Key holder until this day.
Like I said at this point its about just doing a good job for myself (and the extra cash). I don't really care for GS as a retailers and never really have. ITs not a bad company but It has a lot of people who interrupt things the wrong way. And that in turn screws over customers and employees. Address the stupid shit that goes down with more stupidity doesn't get folks there anywhere and that's where some stores fail.
He's an expert on Gamestop culture. What is there not to be serious about?
Glorified G
Member
Do they get a blowjob too?
Monty Mole
Member
You don't.
Quadraphonic
Member
What, pray tell, law would they be breaking?
FinalFanXtreme
Banned
Free xbones just announced for managers
Officerrob
Banned
Gross, don't like it on either side
hydrophilic attack
Member
Ah, ingenious plan by Sony. This forces MS to give up 10 % of their launch stock to follow suit.
Naked Prime
Member
Free XB1......and now I'm done...
The Grim Heaper
Member
Get out of here, Cage.
Head of Vengarl
Banned
Haha, this explains why my old manager posted "Sony just basically gave me a blowjob" on his Facebook this morning.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
lucky bastids.
Petrae
Member
It's a good plan to get store managers familiar with the new platforms they're selling. I agree that it's unfortunate for employees lower on the chain of command to be left out, but given that store managers are (or should be) in their stores more than any other employee, they should be up to speed on new hardware & games.
Sony did this with PS3 units a couple of years ago, too. Managers reported for Sony product training off-site and PS3 systems were the reward (along with some games).
Managers get free games every so often throughout the year, too. Common practice. Ideally, managers play the games and have a working knowledge & understanding to share with employees and customers.
Given the difficulty and long list of demands for the job, I've never had an issue with managers getting the perks they do. 50+ hour work weeks, rotating inventory scans at other stores, bearing the brunt of DM complaints when the store isn't performing as it should in terms of reserves & subs, and lots of other responsibilities can wear on a person. I know that's what they're paid for and all that, but retail management chews up and spits people out all the time.
Sony did this with PS3 units a couple of years ago, too. Managers reported for Sony product training off-site and PS3 systems were the reward (along with some games).
Managers get free games every so often throughout the year, too. Common practice. Ideally, managers play the games and have a working knowledge & understanding to share with employees and customers.
Given the difficulty and long list of demands for the job, I've never had an issue with managers getting the perks they do. 50+ hour work weeks, rotating inventory scans at other stores, bearing the brunt of DM complaints when the store isn't performing as it should in terms of reserves & subs, and lots of other responsibilities can wear on a person. I know that's what they're paid for and all that, but retail management chews up and spits people out all the time.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I think it's not the same as offering tickets to a potential client to win a contract.
This is being given to GameStop by Sony as a thank you. No direct benefit to Sony for doing this. So, I do not believe it is illegal.
RPGCrazied
Member
Why should we care if employees are getting free consoles? Its like Microsoft employees are getting a white Xbox One. Not like we are getting a free one, or even discounted.
Not really, they still have to be a retail manager.
Let me put it this way...retailers of all stripes are starting to realize they can't lay off any more base workers. So, they are purging further up the food chain to cut costs. My company laid off half our operations managers a couple of years back, and made the remainder manage two stores. Saved them a ton of money. Those laid off managers? Shit out of luck with no real marketable skills, and experience with a job that now has way more supply than demand. Now the rumor is that store managers are next.
This is only going to continue as retail companies trim workforces in the name of "efficiency". These people will be up there on the list of unenviable unemployed.
makingmusic476
Member
I used to be part of a social circle that had a few GameStop managers. They were all planning to get Xboxes first, to play Call of Duty and Battlefield while waiting for Titanfall. They all played their 360s way more than their ps3s, with Call of Duty being their preferred multiplayer game.
I'd imagine this might influence which direction they go initially, given the managers probably wouldn't be keen on shelling out an additional $560 just to play a version of Battlefield inferior to the one they already own.
I'd imagine this might influence which direction they go initially, given the managers probably wouldn't be keen on shelling out an additional $560 just to play a version of Battlefield inferior to the one they already own.
Zok310
Banned
Thi is good for a few reasons. 1 is that it will assure that GS have managers that are selling products that they are very familiar with.
Nothing sucks more than speaking to someone about a product that they never interacted with.
Some of those managers were probably not going to buy the console and some of those games day 1, so great move to force it on them. The managers and their staff will be more informed on the games mentioned and on the PS4 when someone walks in and ask about it.
Nothing sucks more than speaking to someone about a product that they never interacted with.
Some of those managers were probably not going to buy the console and some of those games day 1, so great move to force it on them. The managers and their staff will be more informed on the games mentioned and on the PS4 when someone walks in and ask about it.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I can't imagine buying the Xbox One initially if several friends got a free PS4 system and free copies of the games we play.
outunderthestars
Banned
Or those managers will all flip them on Craigslist or Ebay as they are absurdly underpaid...
FlyStarJay
Member
I am sure Sony employees would get free PS4. Don't they already get free games?
Conciliator
Banned
Damn, free PS7 games?! Sweet.
BlackGhost
Banned
Hahah, wow that's awesome.
Petrae
Member
Sadly, this is a possibility... but you'd like to think that managers would take advantage of what will be a good way to get exposure to the product.
Killing_Joke
Member
Managers get free shit all the time so not surprising. This is their "oscar gift basket" every year.
speed3freak
Banned
Confirmed: They are also getting Xbox Ones as well.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I imagine some Gamestop 's will end up pushing the PS4 pretty hard. I wish I worked there as a manager just for the free stuff. Lol
Alcoholikaust
Member
Well I guess thats one incentive to work there.
Kind of makes me feel bad for ever bad-mouthing 'Gamestop Manager' as a credible job
Kind of makes me feel bad for ever bad-mouthing 'Gamestop Manager' as a credible job
Nah.
makingmusic476
Member
Is this actually confirmed? Or is this another "MS copying Sony" joke.
Steve Youngblood
Member
Heh. That's just what we want: more reasons for moderation to be accused of being in the tank for Sony.
would be moneyhattin' if they ll do it
Confirmed.
Mobius and pet octopus
Member
If MS did the same move or if it was an xbox one instead of ps4... holy hell there would be rioting in the street! 
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
Read the thread. MS does it, tooIf MS did the same move or if it was an xbox one instead of ps4... holy hell there would be rioting in the street!
Zok310
Banned
Are they really underpaid?
But either way, underpaid or just no interest in the PS4, this will make certain that everyone that matters gets a console to take home and try out day one. Come in to work the next day with 1st hand experience on the console. Very helpful when moms and dads come in asking questions.
Interceptor
Banned
Serious question: How is this legal?
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
I'm in a line of work where bribes are not acceptable either, but a bribe in this industry is just good business sense.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
I'm sure MS and Nintendo have done this too. They give stuff to reviewers too.....I agree that this should be looked down upon.
What ?
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