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Pros
"fun job, easy, fun environment, lots of opportunity to make people smile" (in 64 reviews)
"It's such a great work environment" (in 58 reviews)
Cons
"Few hours, minimum wage pay, no chance up moving up" (in 42 reviews)
"Pay was very low compared to other part time work" (in 36 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Wonderful work environment"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Build-A-Bear full-time for less than a year
Pros
You feel valued and loved as a team member, the job in itself is magical and relatively simple. The company treats employees incredibly well.
Cons
A LOT of brand standards to remember, if I remember rightly, 32 things you need tk take a guest through on their visit. Something to that effect. Also crazy sales targets.
Continue readingPros
fun job and great colleagues
Cons
low pay for effort put in
Pros
positive, fun place to work
Cons
Need to be good with kids!
"Good fun!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for less than a year
Pros
Fun place to work Flexible working hours
Cons
Low wage No room for promotion
"Great First Job"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for more than a year
Pros
Great staff and management. Very happy environment
Cons
No cons working for build a bear
Continue reading"Great atmosphere but not great pay"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for less than a year
Pros
Fun, lively atmosphere, nice environment
Cons
Pay was very low compared to other part time work
"good and nice managers very respectfull"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Build-A-Bear part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
nice environment they are very caring towards staff
Cons
the location was always busy
"My mental health deteriorated as a result of working for this company."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Build-A-Bear full-time for less than a year
Pros
Absolutely none! One of the worst companies I have ever had the misfortune of working for.
Cons
Previously worked in the Regent Street branch as an Assistant Manager before leaving after only one month in the store. Store management was awful and patronising and often at times was made to feel like a naughty child and micromanaged beyond extreme. Toxic work environment and multiple cases of bullying and harassment, including a culture of casual sexism towards male staff from female management. Working in an uncomfortably small and restricted space often meant working on top of one another, which further heightened tension between staff and added to the negative atmosphere which at times was unbearable. Hamleys staff made Build a Bear staff feel unwelcome and excluded. No work/life balance. Working weekends was a mandatory requierment with little or no staff cover during busy periods. Having to pretend to be happy and put on a theatrical performance for children and families was embarrassing and humiliating, and overtime, had a negative effect on my mental health.
Continue reading"A company that really cares!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Build-A-Bear part-time
Pros
Friendly co-workers, good hours, meaningful work, employee discount
Cons
Customer service. Lol. Also sometimes you deal with ungrateful or crazy children or parents.
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"One of the Happiest Places to work..."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Build-A-Bear part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
The team is uplifting atmost
Cons
It sucks your soul away
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