SM Retail Headquarters Experience
Advice for those planning to work at SM Retail Headquarters, especially fresh graduates and those just starting their careers. I want to share this based on my personal experience working at SM Retail.
Honestly, don’t be blinded by the company name or your job title. Just because you’re working for a big company doesn’t mean you’ll have a good working environment.
One of the things I experienced was dealing with older-generation employees and those with high positions who seemed to care more about their title than how they treated other people. They would shout at you, point out your mistakes in front of other teams, and embarrass you instead of correcting you privately. Workplace gossip is also something to be aware of because your mistakes can easily become a topic of conversation among other employees.
What’s even more concerning is that I’ve seen a Senior Manager cry because of how they were treated by people in higher positions. Imagine, EVEN SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN WORKING FOR YEARS AND HOLDS A HIGH POSITION CAN EXPERIENCE THAT KIND OF HUMILIATION???!! It makes you wonder how much harder it can be for fresh graduates and employees who are just starting their careers.
Another concern is the high turnover rate and frequent team reshuffling. Even if you have good teammates now, there’s no guarantee you’ll stay together. You can be reassigned at any time, which makes the working environment unpredictable.
If you’re someone who’s at the early stage of your career, remember that making mistakes is part of the process. You deserve to be corrected properly, not shouted at or embarrassed in front of other people.
My advice is to do your research before accepting an offer. But I hope the company takes these issues seriously. Your job should help you grow, not make you lose confidence in yourself. Don’t sacrifice your peace of mind just to have a big company name on your resume.