A great first job to build experience, work ethic and coordination with a team. - Sales Associate Build-A-Bear Employee Review

5.0
Sep 28, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Great customers and interaction with young kids; Managers very flexible with work hours or last-minute shift changes; Very positive and energetic atmosphere; Strong feelings of happiness seeing a kid's day made; Create special memories with guests through birthday parties and promotional events.

Cons

Hard to deal with unhappy or upset customers- must always put their needs first and with a positive attitude, even if you think they are wrong; If you are having a bad day, you must still have a smile on your face; Evaluations for promotions are every year, but raises are not much and wage still close to minimum wage.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly, fast pace, organized, good first job

Cons

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