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The most enjoyable part of the job was trying to truly find the best solution for individual customers. I take pride in offering a service and sitting down with people (many elderly people) and not sending them into gimmicks, but really trying to help. I felt good about my day when my shift was over. Sometimes there was pressure for me to move it along, but I did get and keep a lot of customers happy. Not every entry-level job allows you to really connect with people and enjoy interactions so this one was special. 
The commission structure was amazing.
The hardest part of the job was handling complex cases with hostile customers. I am very patient and could usually diffuse these. I was often the one sent in to handle difficult customers. 
Management was disorganized and unable to handle employee's health issues sensitively or appropriately.

I regret to share my disappointing experience with Pearle Vision; Square one, Mississauga. Despite my dedication and hard work, I was terminated without any valid reason. Throughout my time there, my trainer consistently recognized my efforts and encouraged me to take on more responsibilities.

However, it seems office politics overshadowed meritocracy. The decision-makers, including the floor leader and manager, neglected my achievements and disregarded the positive feedback from my trainer. It's disheartening to see such decisions being made without proper consideration of an employee's performance and potential.

I believe in transparency and fairness in the workplace, which unfortunately seemed absent in this situation. As a result, I urge potential employees to carefully consider the work culture at Pearle Vision before committing their time and effort.

This optical giant is all about the almighty dollar.  Consistently runs their stores short staffed causing customer dissatisfaction and employee stress.  Little training is provided for new employees, along with below average wages for the amount of work required.

This company does not support a healthy work/life balance and discourages outside interests, especially sport related activities.  Product availability and customer service falls by the wayside and gets buried under mountains of red tape.  

Although helping people find the right optical products is satisfying, the inability to secure the best products for patients, and extreme short-staffing makes this company hard to love.

The Pearle Vision store located in the Georgian Mall has an awesome staff where customer service still reigns! The values and work ethics of the staff was a good match for me. I was the only employee that was not an optician but everyone helped me, without hesitation, when I had questions to further understand the business. Management was respectful of others and she was strong in her position. The hardest part of the job was the computer system which was temperamental. The customers were great and I enjoyed servicing them. In my 25 years of retail experience, it was the best job I ever had.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Longevity. Some of the people you get to work with/meet as customers. Ex: Fitting a 5 year old with glasses and watching them grow as they come back every 1-2 years.
Next thing you know theyre 13!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The higher ups were kind of awful 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Beige. Its all very beige. And green. Pearle Vision green. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Working in a mall has its benefits but for the most part the day is just screaming kids,  customer, drunk sketchy person, customer, closing time

Pearle Vision is owned by Luxottica and it is an awful company.   You are just a cog in a wheel, there is zero autonomy everything is decided at a corporate level right down to the frames and accessories carried, how the store is set up including all promotional material displayed.  Emphasis is on sell, sell, sell but with no incentive for employees really except a paltry percentage if goal is met.  A lot of red tape to go through for anything including purchasing everyday supplies.  Do not recommend this employer.

I worked at Pearle Vision and I really enjoyed working there and learning the skills I learned. After a couple months there was a change in mood in the office. It seemed as if everything that I was taught was simply the wrong way to do everything. I tried to fix the things I did only to be greeted with more judgment. After leaving I contact upper management and let them know everything that had happened in the store, there was never any further changes made. I would never work at this location again.

Busy with constant flow customers.  Very relaxed medical setting type environment.  The product was great and prices were good too.  I felt confident selling the products because I believed in them.  Management was decent and did what they were suppose to do.  If any issues they would help you out.  The team was a great group of people who supported each other.  There is always a chance for continuing education and to grow within the organization.

Work is fine, it’s the doctor that you may have to be stressed about as he/she doesn’t do what’s required of them. I had great coworkers and a great management but the doctor didn’t do his/her job properly which made it even more stressful. I did learn a lot and I know I’m able to apply that knowledge moving forward in my career. 

getting your workplace prepared for the day. All sorts of different things connected to eyeglasses. good management that was nice to all the employees. made a lot of friends. was doing things I didn't know how to do. getting to know a lot of the different employees and making some friendships.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Optician 6 salaries reported	$26.50 per hour
Optical assistant 3 salaries reported	$19.25 per hour
Optometrist 2 salaries reported	$152 per hour
Optometric assistant 1 salary reported	$19.60 per hour
Optométriste 2 salaries reported	$19.30 per hour

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