Do not work in a Goodwill Store unless it's your last option. - Anonymous employee Goodwill Employee Review

2.0
Oct 21, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They do some charitable work that help out people throughout the area. You can be hired on here if you have a criminal background. You can move up if you stick around longer than everyone else. Not worth sticking around however because the pay is horrible for everyone.

Cons

The pay is terrible at every level. The employee turnover rate is the highest I've ever seen. Everyone is constantly afraid they will get fired, from managers on down. Nobody has the authority to do anything. Everyone is so afraid of doing something wrong no one ever takes responsibility for anything. The customers are horrible. Be prepared to clean up excrement from the changing rooms and haggle over a toy selling for a dollar.

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5.0
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Pros

I get paid consistently. I don't have to stress about restraining people or raising my voice. My clients are friendly.

Cons

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2.0
Jul 6, 2026
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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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