Mission-driven employees can't make up for profit-driven leadership - Team Manager Misfits Market Employee Review

1.0
May 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Most positions are remote * Employees and line managers are deeply passionate about the mission

Cons

* Company leadership is terrible at communication and actively disinterested in improving * Leadership is focused solely on profit for investors * Investor focus means employee satisfaction is less than an afterthought * Leadership is incapable of planning beyond a month or so - there's no long term plan, only a long term goal ($$$) * Employees are disposable, and since there's no plan project teams are laid off wholesale with no thought to how many of those employees will be needed to keep things running * Favoritism is commonplace * Compensation is below market, and nobody in leadership seems to care * The company culture prizes hastily slapping something together that seems to work and moving on, then letting employees soak up tons and tons of after hours emergencies

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Misfits Market Response
3y
Hi there. Thank you for your feedback. We understand it can be frustrating to feel like Company priorities are shifting. We don’t believe that being profitable and our mission of being an online, sustainable grocery store are mutually exclusive. It’s necessary for us to become a profitable, self-sustaining company to reach a lot of our mission driven goals- however, our north star will always be to reduce food waste (and to do it with an awesome team in place!). If you’d like to chat about this further, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to the Corporate HR team.

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5.0
Mar 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work Environment, Culture that supports team. Learning Opportunities, Clear expectations and goals, Open leadership team

Cons

Changing priorities at times, Underperformers not addressed quickly enough which effects those that do work hard everyday.

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Misfits Market Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our culture and work environment. As we continue to grow and evolve, input like yours helps us create an even better experience for our team. If you’d like to discuss your feedback further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Corporate HR team. Thank you for being part of Misfits Market and for all that you do!
5.0
Oct 2, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at Misfits Market has been such a rewarding experience. One of the biggest pros is being part of a company that is constantly growing and open to trying new things. It’s exciting to know that your thoughts and ideas aren’t just heard but truly valued, and you feel like you can make an impact. There are so many opportunities for personal and professional growth, and leadership is genuinely invested in seeing you succeed. It’s rare to find a workplace where your potential is recognized and encouraged every step of the way, and Misfits Market delivers exactly that.

Cons

I wouldn’t necessarily consider this a con, but more of an adjustment: unless you work in the operations departments, most roles are fully remote. At first, it was a big change for me since I was used to seeing people in person throughout the week. Over time, though, I’ve really grown to love the flexibility and have found a routine and process that works well for me. For someone who thrives on face-to-face interaction or prefers an office environment, it may take some getting used to, but it can become a great fit once you settle into it.

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Misfits Market Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow here at Misfits Market—it’s exactly the kind of environment we strive to create. We appreciate your note about remote work as well. We know it can take time to adjust, and we’re glad you’ve found a balance that works for you. Thank you for being such an important part of our team and helping bring our mission to life!
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