e-commerce specialist

social media specialist

repair technician

inventory associate

receiver

Dkoldies

DKOldies has its pros and cons as an internationally servicing retro video game warehouse.

PROS:
- Variety in entry-level roles 8/10; multiple entry-level roles including but not limited to: social media, customer service, logistics, packaging, cleaning, testing, repairs, and acquisitions departments.
- Inclusive work culture 10/10; I loved working with my coworkers at DKOldies. They really got me, and I felt like I could be myself, and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with them.
- Work with retro games 9/10; This one varies depending on who you are, but if you like gaming and you like retro games, then you might really appreciate working here.
- Facilities 8/10; I really appreciate the multiple bathrooms and both cafes. I also heard they got new key cards for electronic door locks, which is awesome.
Performance-based raise 9/10; I did great at my job, and my bosses acknowledged that. It's the little things that count.

CONS:
- Little growth opportunity 5/10; Unfortunately I didn't see much room for growth, although there were many departments to learn new things. Most of the positions are entry-level, so you'd need to be loyal for at least 2 years to see higher-level position change. This is offset by the performance-based increase, though.
- Comfort 4/10; I'm sure the thermoregulation and seating arrangements will improve, but it was admittedly quite uncomfortable for me, with there being little space and often quite cold in my department.
- No remote work 2/10; There's just no remote work, at least not entry-level.

IMPORTANT: I have nothing to say for the benefits because I didn't take advantage. Also, keep in mind I worked here for half a year, specifically during the busy season around Christmas.

Takeaway: I really enjoyed the fast paced work and would love to return during the busy season if I'm free to. The workplace culture makes it easy to enjoy work when I have tasks to complete. Overall I'd say if you're looking for something interesting and entry level, try applying here.

I started my time at DKOldies as a social media content creator. During my brief few months, I saw just how unstable the business can be. Job security is thin, work pressures are enormous, and the work environment is dirty. Dust covers virtually everything, open holes in the ceiling when it rains, and the heating is inconsistent at best leading to workers wearing full winter jackets indoors. 

The most enjoyable part of my job was the coworkers. We all developed a sort of trauma-bond kinship that made us stronger. However, the idea that we’re trauma-bonding at a job where we make photos/videos for Instagram is insane, and should give a look at the overall work conditions.

Social media, along with one other department, are under the direct control of the CEO. He will routinely, but unpredictably, enter the department, disrupt everything in it, and then leave. Phone calls follow shortly, and by the end of that day or week the manager will be asked why they didn’t execute to the original plan that was disrupted. 

Managers seemed to be stressed, and inter-department politics became a balancing act. The actual departments weren’t the issue, it was balancing what the CEO wanted with the relationships critical to a healthy work environment. 

This is not a healthy work environment for management. Entry level can get away with clocking in, doing the work, and clocking out, but a lot of pressure is put on them to execute extreme and growing content demands, to almost negative ROI in the form of social media growth. The channels are dying. What the people want is not what the CEO wants, and what the CEO wants is what we put out. 
And uncomfortable and disproportionately stressful experience I would recommend. 

I ship out orders every day at work and once I was trained and up to speed, my manager trusts me and expects me to get the job done.  He's not on my back every minute.  The job can sometimes be monotonous but what warehouse job isn't!  When I'm done, I typically get to help other departments in need processing stock.  The jobs are not tough and anyone can be trained to do them.
Management is really flexible with the schedule too so I don't have to worry about changing shifts or asking to come in a little later or leave early so I can go to the dentist or whatever. 
For the most part, people all get along and are happy and social.  DK does a monthly raffle of prizes and usually centers around some social get together for a BBQ or pizza lunch or Halloween costume day sponsored by the company.  There's always going to be someone who has something to gripe about though.
The actual warehouse could  use a makeover and I was told the owner has been looking for a new building for a while now.
Overall, I really like my job and feel I fit in well and it's typically a fun and happy place to work. I would recommend gettting a job here to anyone.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
They have a very flexible schedule. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They don’t care about the employees who actually care and do the work so the turnover rate is very very high and the pay is low. Plus vape smoke fills the workplace making it hard on allergies. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Most employees act like 5 year olds and don’t care about the job they do or the workplace. Vape smoke fills the air, the place is dirty, the building is falling apart. People don’t clean up after themselves in the kitchen or bathroom. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful trying to make sure orders go out, that we have enough stock, and that the quality is good. And then trying to parent their other employees who don’t care plus having to do their work too since they don’t care.

You get to work around video games and see cool games/systems come in 

They are flexiable with your scheduale

Very low pay for all the work they expect you to do

Management is like a high school clique

All the "management" drinks heavily on the job daily 

People come into work very high and is no problem

"Managers" all take smoke breaks together every hour

The training is very poor, and you get in trouble if you make a mistake 

Only "management's" friends get promotions



The work/labor was enjoyable, but most departments are undervalued and treated as replaceable. High turn-over rate.
Clique work culture and toxic atmosphere can make it hard to justify staying. 
All shots come from the top, which means no feedback is valuable. Dissent or criticism is seen as a fire-able offense so tread lightly.

A typical day consists of waking up and heading into work. As you come through the door a rotten egg smell kinda hits you in the face. Then you get to see your happy co workers who talk about how much it sucks to be here but hey where else can we go. Anyway, if you sprinkle when you tinkle clean up the seats!

I had fun for the more than two years I worked here. Several times they told everyone the more money we make the more money you will make. I guess that translated to "You will make a $.50 raise a year as we are doubling in profit every year. I was fired after taking for a raise.

Very low pay for all the work they expect you to do 

Management is like a high school clique

All the "management" drinks heavily on the job daily 

People come into work very high and is no problem 

"Managers" all take smoke breaks together every hour 

The training is very poor, and you get in trouble if you make a mistake

 Only "management's" friends get promotions


Going in to a snobby manger who targets people and plays favorites .. if your not in the clique there you won't be talked to or be promoted .. they will lay you off after you spend years of dedication to them because they don't wanna give you a raise .. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
E-commerce specialist 8 salaries reported	$13.97 per hour
Social media specialist 3 salaries reported	$16.17 per hour
Repair technician 2 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Inventory associate 3 salaries reported	$14.00 per hour
Receiver 2 salaries reported	$14.19 per hour

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