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    3.6
    53%
    Recommend to a Friend
    69%
    Approve of CEO
    Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon John (no image)
    Sharon John
    181 Ratings
    Pros
    Cons

    • "The pay was the bare minimum of minimum wage" (in 38 reviews)

    • "Especially if you’re looking for something part time in retail" (in 33 reviews)

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    1. "Best workplace going"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Bear Builder in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      I worked at the Fenwicks concession in Newcastle, and I adored my time at BABW. My beautiful team I hold close to my heart, and management were so welcoming, helpful, and kind - Chris and Julie, you are not only incredible management/leaders, but amazing people! The team are like a close knit family, and every new employee is welcomed with open arms. Every day is so different, and you learn to host parties and get to make such special memories for guests! I loved it.

      Cons

      I don’t have a bad word to say on the company.

      Build-A-Bear2019-11-25

    2. "Christmas Temp"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      It was a flexible contract meaning I could fit work around my studies. It’s a fun and different job.

      Cons

      Working over the Christmas period is essential, as it usually is in retail.

      Build-A-Bear2020-02-07
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    3. "Good first Job But Not Long Term"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Sales Assistant in Glasgow, Scotland
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good fun, good team community

      Cons

      Poor pay, often a lot of pressure to meet targets

      Build-A-Bear2020-02-01

    4. "Enjoyable but should be paid more"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Sales Assistant 

      I have been working at Build-A-Bear part-time

      Pros

      Fun and there’s something different every day

      Cons

      You work hard and have to constantly be happy/perform for little pay

      Build-A-Bear2019-12-30

    5. "it was okay"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Bear Builder in Birmingham, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      some of the staff that i worked wirh were the loveliest people ever and it made my day making people happy by helping them make their new furry friend.

      Cons

      understaffed and i only got paid just enough to get by. i ended up getting lectured on the shop floor for talking to a colleague by a manager who proceeded to do the same when customers were walking in. i offered to do extra hours and i think a lot of the staff and managers abused that.

      Build-A-Bear2019-12-11

    6. "Neutral experience"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Sales Lead in Derby, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Build-A-Bear part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      flexible employer open to your needs and patterns required. Willing to work with you to keep up prior commitments and education studies.

      Cons

      Limit on wages Inaccessible HR for issues Very Focussed of the bottom line over employee

      Build-A-Bear2019-11-25

    7. "Unorganised"

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      Former Employee - Retail Sales Associate in London, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Good team Enjoyable experience

      Cons

      Management team was unorganised

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      Build-A-Bear2019-12-06

    8. "Not great"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Cashier 

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time

      Pros

      Discount on bears and flexible hours

      Cons

      Boring and very repetitive every day

      Build-A-Bear2019-08-16

    9. "Not good"

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      Current Employee - Sales Lead 
      Doesn't Recommend

      I have been working at Build-A-Bear full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Working with kids Working with a lovely team

      Cons

      Working by yourself sometimes Long hours Management does not tell you anything Understaffed Not busy Expected to do the most work to be paid peanuts

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      Build-A-Bear2019-08-02

    10. "Great"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Customer Assistant 

      I worked at Build-A-Bear part-time

      Pros

      Great management fun environment and everyday is different

      Cons

      Pay isn't great, minimum plus a zero hour contract

      Build-A-Bear2019-07-16

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