Really, if you’re not into games there’s absolutely NO reason to work there. You only get paid minimum wage or a little bit above it. You get discounts but nothing special. You can check out games for a few days. And there’s absolutely NOTHING to do when you work there if it’s slow.

It’s a very easy job. You alphabetize games, you check out customers. And if you know a LOT about video games and you need a part-time job you should definitely consider becoming a Game Advisor.
I, however, don’t really like this job all that much. I mean, I like the people I work with and the customers aren’t too bad. But I have a hard time keeping game release dates in my head and I don’t have any of the new systems out like the PS3, the 360, or the wii. So I really don’t know all that much about the newest systems which is NOT good. Customers and managers expect you to know all there is to know about games. I personally don’t care to learn all about game systems I don’t have and can’t afford. :P I know a lot about older systems that I own but that’s not good enough hahaha :D

One of the worst things is at smaller stores (like mine) it can be VERY hard to get hours. I work about 5-10 hours a week MAXIMUM. It really sucks because I’d like to work more often. It’s hard to get good at something when you’re there once a week. So I have to practically re-learn everytime I go in. Very frustrating.

But if you’re young say 14-15 (or 16, 17 depends on state) years old and looking for a first job and LOVE video games, this is definitely a great job for you.