US-Manager
Apple
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Recommended by students
- Paid breaks
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
- Good training
- Uninterrupted breaks
About Apple
Apple is a technology retailer and manufacturer. They sell tech products, and provide services for businesses and personal use.
Job description from Apple
As a Manager at an Apple Store, you lead, coach, and develop a team who delivers exceptional customer experiences. You prioritize actively participating in customer interactions with team members throughout the store to achieve performance goals and business priorities.
A Manager is responsible for driving the performance of key goals within assigned areas of the store, in addition to company priorities. You work alongside and collaborate with others to execute strategy and deliver on Apple's goals.
Description
Lead a team, developing and empowering each team member to learn, grow, and achieve performance and developmental goals.
Assist with recruiting, training, developing, and retaining a diverse, high-performing team.
Actively participate in Floor Leadership by interacting with team members and customers throughout the store, modeling what good looks like, and making sure that business priorities are met and exceptional customer service is delivered.
Address customer and team member concerns and escalations, and partner with leadership and key business or People partners when appropriate.
Drive business priorities and achieve store performance goals by planning and executing operational strategies within assigned functional areas.
Maintain and uphold company policies and procedures, and protect all company assets, including confidential business, customer, team member, and financial information.
Perform other tasks as needed.
Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each other's differences and having the curiosity to learn.
Demonstrate Apple's values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.
Be a role model for inclusive leadership behaviors and build, develop, and retain diverse teams.
Take action to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all team members.
Minimum Qualifications
You should:
Be available to work a schedule based on business needs that may include nights, weekends, and public holidays in the retail store, and reliably attend work as scheduled, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations.
Be proficient in written and spoken English (sign language supported).
Have experience leading others in retail, sales, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
You can:
Exceed goals successfully, and persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
Follow through on commitments and establish mechanisms to encourage others to do the same.
Instill trust within the team and operate with a high level of integrity.
Make timely and sound decisions by asking questions and using analytics, experience, and judgment.
Communicate with excellence, and tailor your communication style to different audiences.
Develop others through mentorship, coaching, and effective feedback.
Provide support and guide others through challenges while remaining calm in a fast-paced and constantly changing retail environment.
Resolve conflict and settle differences in productive ways.
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do managers at Apple get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Good
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does Apple pay managers when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
91% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do managers jobs at Apple spill into time they aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
27% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do managers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 55% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do managers at Apple worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do managers at Apple get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
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 change shifts
How easy is it for managers at Apple to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for managers to get time off at Apple?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Apple managers change managers schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it for managers to take sick days at Apple?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Benefits
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Good
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Sick days don’t use up paid time off
At Apple, are managers’s sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Good
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Apple affordable enough for managers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Good
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Most people get paid time off
Do managers get paid time off at Apple?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
100% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do managers at Apple feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do managers at Apple get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
55% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for managers to work at Apple?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do managers at Apple enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do managers at Apple recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Good
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Most people get enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at Apple?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Good
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Most people get support to advance
Do managers get support to advance at Apple?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 82% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do managers think Apple’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do managers feel well informed about how Apple is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
91% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Apple employees say about their job
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Best thing
The pay and my coworkers are good people to work with
Worst thing
The customers and people not understanding I have limitations
Report this reviewTechnical specialist at Apple, July 2025
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Best thing
The people I work with. I enjoy the tasks and responsibilities.
Worst thing
Management and the customers.
Report this reviewEmployee at Apple, June 2025
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