Okay first job, not ideal - Retail Associate Goodwill Employee Review

2.0
9 Mar 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Gained a lot of varied experience Keeps you busy all day Flexible hours Learn many skills during training

Cons

Strict micro-management Can be unaccommodating to injury, sickness, death in the family, disability, etc. Watched through cameras by management and above at all times Many broken essentials in the store that took months to get fixed (phone, case doors, equipment) Work standards raised while employee numbers lessened

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5.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Mission is impactful, exposure to more training and skills, team environment, great way to gain experience

Cons

Low pay compared to competitors within job market, outreach events after hours and on weekends, framework for growth not clearly established

2.0
6 Jul 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great impact on the community

Cons

Terrible salary and hourly pay rates. They claim they care about the community, but don't do anything for their own people to make sure they're taken care of and paid fairly.

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