production associate

cashier

donation attendant

retail assistant manager

assistant store manager

Thrift World

Every employee here is either bullied into quitting or fired and replaced after two months, it happened before I got there and it's happening again. Only apply if you need a quick job for a few weeks. I've never had such an unprofessional relationship with management at a job ever, this is the first job where I've ever had a manager guilt trip me into working full 7 day weeks and cut me from 40+ to 25 hours for getting sick once. I would be written on the schedule for 3 or 4 days but get called in each day because they needed the help, the scheduling was so incompetent it felt personal. They would keep way too many employees on statistically slow days so you'd end up getting sent home, and then understaff with only 2 or 3 employees on historically busy sale days and weekends. It's one of those work places where lazy employees aren't expected to do anything, but hard working employees are pushed and punished to keep up the slack, the harder you work, the harder they work you. Every employee I've spoken to says walking into work every day is terrifying because it feels like you could be fired at any moment for anything, because they can and will fire anyone on a whim. Theft prevention treats every employee like a criminal but is incredibly sweet to upper management. I honestly have nothing good to say about the job other than my coworkers were great but they were all getting the same unfair treatment I was.

The customers were great and even the one person I had a small problem with ended up getting resolved pretty easily.  The supervisors I worked with, however, were only in management positions because his mom was the manager and the other supervisor was his girlfriend.  Neither were suited for it and they took their breaks together, leaving the store entirely when I was the only other employee and it was my first day.  I don't think I saw her do anything except ring a few people up the entire day.  At about an hour left to work they pulled me off the register and wanted me to put away an entire day's worth of fitting room go backs and straighten up all of women's department which is about half the store.  When my ride showed up I still had over half of women's left to straighten up.  My ride helped me even though she is not an employee so I could get out of there at a reasonable time.  Fifteen minutes past the end of my shift we finally finished and I asked how to clock out.  The girl supervisor told me, very rudely, that I was not done.. I had to clean up fitting room.  I said I did and she pointed to another full rack plus a shopping cart full of clothing that had been filled up while I was straightening up.  I was over an hour getting out of there and that was with my ride's help and not paying attention to putting things in size order.  This was a month and a half ago and they still have not paid me.  I don't even know what I was supposed to be making an hour as they never informed me and never had me fill out any paperwork.

indeed made me review this to see other job reviews, i used chatgpt to write this.  I did like my job though.

A typical day at work:
A typical day was fast-paced and structured. I usually started by checking emails and daily tasks, followed by meetings or hands-on responsibilities. There was a steady workflow throughout the day, and collaboration with coworkers was frequent.

What I believe I learned:
I gained valuable skills in time management, teamwork, and communication. I also learned to adapt to different situations and handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Management:
Management was supportive and approachable. They provided clear instructions and were open to feedback, although sometimes decision-making could have been faster.

Workplace culture:
The culture was friendly and inclusive. Teamwork was encouraged, and coworkers were helpful. There was a good balance between professionalism and a relaxed atmosphere.

The hardest part of the job:
The most challenging part was meeting tight deadlines during high-pressure periods, especially when multitasking across different projects.

The most enjoyable part of the job:
The best part was the team spirit and sense of accomplishment after completing a big project. Also, opportunities for growth and learning made the job fulfilling.



Working at thrift world was a great experience. I believe it has given me a better look on team work for sure and time management. Helps you feel more organized. It's pretty laid back and easy work especially with the help of others. The management was pretty good about everything as well. No tyranny or just trying to "be your boss" they actually care about the employees and make sure you've got what you need to tackle the day. It's a very nice feeling. Same with the other employees they give it a nice atmosphere. The culture at this workplace is just wonderful. Everyone's got the can do attitude and is always able to help when in need and they're all so nice. I wouldn't say there are too many challenges unless it's a 2 person job but that's about as tough as anything gets there. I really enjoyed the driving as it is soothing for me to go on long rides and to see different places also makes me feel relaxed. Overall it's a very nice place to work.

The works schedule was very consistent and the team was very diverse and positive. The growth within the company was not at all possible. Management was very unprofessional and unpredictable. Hard work does go unnoticed and unappreciated. Ive had 2 years in retail and 4 years in warehouse. In my opinion management does choose favorites and if you do the work and show up it does not matter. Little to no training about what the job consist of. The person who trains you is amazing she works very well with you and is caring. Although she works for corporate she does move store regularly. After she left the managers had very different views on what her job was and did not seem to like her. The task at this job are simple and easy to obtain though management is very difficult to work with. I would not recommend this job to anyone wanting to advance within a company. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
It seems to be a really great place to work. At first.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Day to day not much stress unless you’re one of the managers.  But when the honeymoon phase is over, constant worry of losing your job and an increasingly ridiculous set of production standards begin to wear on people. Not to mention how fire happy they are.  Cashiers, shift leads, production workers, even good managers get fired all the time seemingly out of nowhere. You’re always wondering who’s next.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Depends on your manager. Usually it’s ok. People do what they can to make it enjoyable.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in and do your job, any extra duties, and get little to no thanks from upper management. Just more push to do more.

This job has very straightforward tasks, that are easy to excel in. Like most places though, instead of rewarding you for exceeding expectations, they take advantage of you and don’t give you compensation based on your actual work. I was told by management that they would increase my pay, but it would upset other employees (even though we’re not supposed to “share salary’s” ). If you work during the morning, you have a easy and will really enjoy the job. Working at night is literally a whole different vibe, it is only two people running an entire store. This is also when a lot of strange people stumble in from the streets. If you have really bad anxiety or even feel like you can’t defend yourself, definitely do not work there at night. During the morning there is not only two people running the store but multiple managers and at least 8 production workers in the back room.

In all honesty, I didn't know what to expect working as a cashier at Thrift World. My previous work experience is managerial and fairly high stakes and I hadn't worked in clothing retail.  But Ive been pleasantly surprised with what I've found. First off, if you love organizing and straightening things, this is a great job for you. If you are at the very least neutral with customer service, you will be able to handle this. There is a bit of cleaning involved, but personally it's not anything crazy. Current staff is awesome and motivated to do a great job. It's nice to work with so many people who want to get the job done and have a nice time. Things have been a bit more difficult due to short staff, but I truly believe that if more motivated and pleasant people join our team, we will really flourish! 

This was an incredible place to work until my physical health started rapidly declining. I'm still recovering after leaving this employer about a month ago. Lots of repetitive movements and long hours of standing and walking. We did get three breaks, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch which was nice. It's a good place to work if you want to have a good relationship with your coworkers and have unique experiences every day. Customers here are usually lovely people, I hardly ever had a disrespectful customer. 

Really the only cons here were the toll on my body and the lack of communication from management. Rules changed all the time without warning or clear instruction to change. When I got promoted I didn't know the status of my promotion or pay raise, and didn't even know my official title for quite awhile. 

Thrift World is undergoing a period of transformational change that, as a new employee, is exciting to be part of.

The company places trust in the experience of its staff, allowing autonomous working and the execution of ideas and initiatives. It’s a place where they give you the freedom to be creative and the opportunity to make a difference to the company’s future. New ways of working are embraced and, importantly, encouraged.

Unlike other organizations, the CEO, Steve, takes a hands-on approach and takes a genuine interest in the projects and progress of all staff. There’s a family feel here and colleagues look out for, and support, each other.

All staff is offered generous discounts and rewards, which is a lovely touch and adds to the positive overall experience.

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