Goodwill Reviews

Pros

I have heard horror stories, but my experiance was much different. Great boss, great co workers, didn't just do one thing all day, everyone shared duties. It was close to where I lived too. A 2 block commute can't be beat. Very flexible schedule too.

Cons

The one I worked at is now closed. Also, very little upward mobility and hard to transfer out of area. Pay is relativley low, but doable. Those were really the only cons for me.

Pros

The company itself tries to be progressive and compassionate towards employees. We were encouraged to accept everyone and celebrated differences. I loved the customers and this job. Discount was great, I was paid well and was offered great benefits!

Cons

shifts scheduled all over the place: morning, morning, evening, morning, morning, mid, evening, evening, morning...that confused my body and brain, and the guilt every week when we threw away tons of items into the garbage.

Pros

The coworkers are nice and the majority of customers are happy to shop there. (Makes all the difference when working in retail) The managers will find the right place for you. If you're nervous to work the registers they'll put you somewhere else to work. Sorting through donations was a lot of fun! Socializing with coworkers is encouraged with pot lucks. They celebrate your birthday with free lunch, most of the time it's domino's but they let you choose if it's your birthday. Rewards are given to top performing workers every month. Good place to work for someone with disability. Full time can do 4 ten hour days or 5 eight hour days. Part time is flexible.

Cons

The donations can sometimes get kinda gross.

Pros

If you are the kind of person who believes in serving others, Goodwill is the place for you. If you are the kind of person who wants to do more than earn a paycheck, Goodwill place is for you. Changing lives through education, training and employment is the mission and Goodwill Industries of Arkansas lives out this mission each and every day. Being able to contribute to your local economy and the community you serve provides joy and fulfillment daily. Knowing that what you do impacts others in ways most jobs can't is very satisfying.

Cons

Not having the resources to help EVERYONE in need but that is not within the control of the organization. It's just an awareness that needs are many and we need everyone in all organizations to serve their community in impactful ways.

Pros

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee's Career Solutions is changing lives through education, training, and employment. Career Solutions is the mission arm of Goodwill — helping thousands of Tennesseans each year to find meaningful work and build careers. Many Career Solutions clients are unemployed, underemployed, or face some barrier to employment, such as a disability, a lack of a diploma, or a history of incarceration. However, almost all of Goodwill’s numerous programs and services are available to the general public free of charge, thanks to the generosity of Goodwill’s shoppers and donors.

Cons

There is nothing negative to say about this company! Career Coaches help job-seekers assess their strengths, refine their goals and acquire skills needed to find meaningful work and launch careers. Many clients move into rewarding jobs with Goodwill, but most find work with other employers. Services include one-on-one coaching, job placement assistance, and referrals.

Pros

Low stress Mostly fun Work and home balance

Cons

Poor Communication Wages Minimal perks

Pros

Great healthcare and dental care if you're full time. Awesome benefits besides that: You can take out loans with them will basically 0% interest (once per year, up to $250). They really care about their employees, when my mom's house burnt down, they gave her a big gift card, even though I didn't live with her. They really do help the community, they have programs to train you for job skills, english as a second language classes, citizenship classes, and the list goes on. This is the only company I have ever worked for that I would actually suggest people work for; Ive worked for 7 different corporations. It's hard to get fired, they make allowances for people with disabilities more than I've seen anywhere else. The team atmosphere is really healthy.

Cons

*Starting pay is minimum wage, that's not enough for this job *Do not apply here if you want an easy job, it's not. I was a lead cashier and trained people all over the store, most people quit after two weeks, but those who don't, stay for years. *Management has no idea what they're doing most of the time *customers are horrendous. I mean it. Out of all the customer service jobs I have worked, nowhere have a been verbally abused as much as at goodwill. These customers are mean, and scrappy. HAVE THICK SKIN if you apply.

Pros

Idk why but I feel like I need to get a new

Cons

Idk if this was the first or second one

Pros

I get along with all of my coworker. I'm in an environment where I feel safe and everyone is supportive. We work well as a team. Not much drama. You get a quarterly sale bonus and safety bonus. You earn PTO time. You only have to give two week notice.

Cons

Not wanting to be flexible with availability even though I have a family. They don't take seniority into account. Takes a while to move up. Have made some poor choices in store managers. Your forced to use your PTO time when you want days off instead of having the option to use it.

Pros

The benefits that they offer are good.

Cons

The hours are not great. I don't like the middle of the day work hours