Not a bad company, but a rough job. - Donation Attendant Goodwill Employee Review

2.0
29 Aug 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people, including management. Store manager treats you like a human being. Understanding scheduling. Money goes towards good causes. Less rigid or strict than regular retail in some ways. The assistant managers help with the day-to-day grind just as much as anyone else.

Cons

Never quite enough space to move things through. Had to throw away food if donated, even when it was 100% unopened. A huge problem if you have dust allergies. The stuff people donate is gross at times, and when it involves cigarette smoke-covered and dust-filled boxes, it's practically hazardous if you do have allergies. Low Pay (though this isn't surprising for an entry-level nonprofit) Becoming a little less centered on the happiness of the employees as a company. Didn't get any benefits, but they do offer various forms of support for your life if you take advantage of it.

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5.0
2 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay, good team, flexibility and decent work

Cons

Dusty sometimes and some of the stuff can be gross but that's just part of working at a thrift store, having to handle that stuff

4.0
22 Jun 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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