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anglingdirect.co.ukRating based on 21 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Angling Direct
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Angling Direct pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
64% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Angling Direct pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
79% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Angling Direct get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Angling Direct pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
58% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Angling Direct do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
55% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Angling Direct workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
70% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Angling Direct?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Angling Direct managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
40% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Angling Direct?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Angling Direct feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Angling Direct get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
58% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Angling Direct?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Angling Direct enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
36% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Angling Direct recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Angling Direct?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Angling Direct?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 69% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Angling Direct head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
86% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Angling Direct is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and October 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Angling Direct ranks
Angling Direct ranks joint 360th to work for out of retailers.
- 360= Oak Furniture Land
- 360= Angling Direct
- 360= Puma
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 13 December 2024.
Angling Direct job reviews
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Best thing
Get paid on time
Worst thing
Massive pressure and stress. Clueless upper management. Under staffed. Micro management and no understanding of store operations from upper management, creating pointless additional task that stops you doing your actual job. Nigh on impossible so called bonus scheme engineered to be unacheivable. Made to work beyond paid hours. Rarely get chance to get a lunch break due to lack of staff. Work life balance absolutely horrible.
Angling Direct Store manager, August 2024
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Best thing
Get paid on time
Worst thing
Everything
Angling Direct Sales advisor, September 2023