I wouldn't recommend this job. - Retail Sales Associate Goodwill Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to get your foot in the door with retail.

Cons

Safety is an issue as donations are sorted within the building and can carry some nasty surprises such as syringes, full cat litter boxes, mice, and other unwanted things.

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5.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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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

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Having a set schedule every week with 2 days off in a row Goodwill scholarship program is fantastic lots of career advice and support giving back to the community

Cons

Working weekends, nights, and holidays The customers are so rude Management says one thing but then caves to the customers which undermines the employees so many exchanges the clientele rude people the customers

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