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sunglasshut.com/ukAbout jobs at Sunglass Hut
Pay
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Sunglass Hut pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
42% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
91% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Sunglass Hut pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
70% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut 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 October 2023 and January 2025.
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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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Sunglass Hut?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 25% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 25% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 33% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Sunglass Hut workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
64% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Sunglass Hut managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
82% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Sunglass Hut?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
73% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Sunglass Hut get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Sunglass Hut?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and December 2024.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Sunglass Hut recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 75% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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 Sunglass Hut 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
100% 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 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Sunglass Hut is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and January 2025.
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.
Sunglass Hut job reviews
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Best thing
Commission and product.
Worst thing
Stress, disconnect from head office and store, lack of support, team unhappy.
Sunglass Hut Store manager, December 2023
Handy to know
Based on 12 Sunglass Hut employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 12 Sunglass Hut employees