Culture is exactly what you've been told, but team/workplace climate can vary greatly - Program Manager II DISH Employee Review

3.0
Apr 29, 2017
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Pros

Plentiful training opportunities for your current role, ability to move into functional areas that you don't have prior experience in, and a high energy, mission/vision focused environment. If you need to gain experience in a business function that you have not worked in previously, DISH can be a good place to start building your resume. If you report directly to someone with a "Theory Y" type of trust-based management style, you can probably find meaning and satisfaction in your work for as long as they remain your supervisor.

Cons

Below industry standard compensation and benefits, dilapidated or outmoded work environments and the miserly allocation of adequate tools. This is a culture that highly scrutinizes odd measures of productivity such as "hours logged", badge-in/badge-out times and the setting of repeatedly unattained, "stretch" goals for which no one is truly accountable, rather than setting realistic goals and holding people accountable to meeting them. An imbalance persists because there is such little focus on: creating or adhering to processes that address repeat defects in quality developing employee competencies outside the narrowest confines of their current role and, improving existing talent management strategies The last one in particular results in the loss of key individual contributors who could be developed into strong managers down the road.

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5.0
Feb 26, 2026
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Pros

Great and flexible work supported my growth through college

Cons

Honestly that the product we were selling wasn't the best value

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DISH Response
3mo
It is wonderful to hear that the flexibility of your role provided the support you needed to successfully navigate your growth through college. We take great pride in being a workplace that accommodates the educational pursuits of our team members, as we know how vital that balance is for long-term career development. While it is rewarding to hear about your personal success, we also appreciate your candid perspective regarding our product value and market positioning. We are constantly evaluating our competitive edge and exploring new ways to better serve both our core customers and emerging markets. Feedback like yours is essential as we strive to evolve and refine our approach to the business.
1.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Work from home is the only pro I can think of

Cons

They don’t provide any equipment aside from the computer itself. They mislead you during the interview and job description. You are paid according to price of product sold and close rate however it’s all inbound calls and you can not call back. The inbound calls are lousy, people who don’t even have a $1 on a card in order to do the eligibility check, or no card at all.. poor credit which leads to higher out of pocket costs. I think only a handful of times I couldn’t overcome the spousal objection or the just shopping objection. Those I will take responsibility for but if I’m getting calls from people who don’t have a card or don’t have a $ or don’t have the money to put down OR already have an account or is a mis-transfer or were passed along because the technicians have to make referrals even though the customer isn’t actually interested in the product yet the tech makes them still call.. that’s crap and it’s not real sales.

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DISH Response
1w
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. Hearing about your day-to-day reality in sales—from lead quality to equipment needs—is incredibly valuable as we continuously work to refine our internal processes and onboarding experience. While we are glad you enjoyed the flexibility of working from home, it is disheartening to learn that you felt misled by our initial job description and interview process. We want to ensure our teams feel properly supported and equipped to succeed in their roles. Our People Operations team would welcome the opportunity to dive deeper into your feedback regarding our commission structures and lead generation systems. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at peopleoperations@dish.com so we can better understand your specific situation. Thank you again for your candor in this situation.
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