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Thirty Three Threads

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Thirty Three Threads reviews

3.0

47% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

Barry Buchholtz

44% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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1.0
Dec 18, 2025

Chaotic, Mismanaged, and Emotionally Draining Workplace

Anonymous employee
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Pros

None that meaningfully outweigh the issues below

Cons

This was one of the most toxic work environments I have experienced. There was virtually no leadership, structure, or training. New employees are immediately assigned large, high-stakes projects with unrealistic timelines and are expected to perform as if they are long-tenured employees, despite receiving little to no onboarding or guidance. The office culture is extremely depressing and isolating. The environment is silent, with no collaboration or teamwork—only awkward interactions. Employees are not properly introduced, there is no clear org chart, and it often feels intentionally disorganized. Morale is visibly low, and it is common to hear about employees crying before or after work. Project management is extremely poor. Nearly every project runs significantly behind schedule, leading to constant scrambling and last-minute fire drills. These delays are then pushed onto employees, who are expected to be available at all hours. Meetings are frequently not placed on calendars, run for excessive lengths of time (often five hours or more), and regularly extend far past normal working hours. There is little respect for work-life balance. Employees are expected to be on call 24/7 and are often asked on Friday nights to work weekends due to management’s inability to plan or stay on schedule. The turnover rate is alarmingly high, which further reflects the unsustainable and unhealthy nature of the workplace. Overall, the culture feels cold and heartless, with little regard for employee wellbeing. Senior leader ship is constantly talking poorly about former and current employees. Lastly, the interview process is wild… they take about 3 months to hire you, and have you submit a project that can take well over a week to complete.

1.0
Sep 2, 2025
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Pros

Supportive coworkers and friendly faces made the day-to-day more bearable.

Cons

Leadership is disconnected and unapproachable, often driven more by ego than by collaboration. Management tends to be reactive instead of strategic, which creates constant fire drills and unnecessary stress rather than long-term solutions. The overall culture is toxic, dominated by fear, favoritism, and micromanagement. Compensation is not competitive and does not reflect the heavy workload or long hours expected from employees. Input from staff is routinely dismissed, and any feedback that challenges leadership is often seen as disloyal. Turnover is consistently high, yet it’s brushed off as people “not being a good fit” rather than leadership acknowledging the systemic issues driving employees away. Opportunities for growth are minimal unless you happen to be part of leadership’s inner circle.

1.0
Aug 7, 2025

Toxic leadership, unfair treatment, exploitative work culture

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some genuinely kind coworkers made the day to day more bearable. Hybrid workplace

Cons

* Pay levels are below typical industry benchmarks, especially in relation to the workload and performance expectations. * Workplace culture is top-down, with limited opportunities for employees to provide feedback that influences decision-making. * Operational decisions often prioritize directives from upper leadership over day-to-day employee needs. * Travel budgets are so limited that employees may be required to share hotel rooms during work trips, while exceptions are made at higher levels. * Employee relations processes appear structured to reduce organizational liability rather than to proactively address concerns or improve the work environment. * Staff turnover is high, and employee input is not consistently incorporated into planning or workflow improvements.

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Thirty Three Threads Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear that aspects of your experience at Thirty Three Threads didn’t meet your expectations. While we understand that experiences can vary, we appreciate you sharing your perspective, as feedback like this helps us identify opportunities to improve. We’ve taken steps to encourage more open communication across the organization, including the use of an anonymous suggestion box so that employees can share feedback directly with leadership. This has already helped surface valuable insights and guide more thoughtful decision-making. We remain committed to creating a workplace where employees feel respected and supported. Thank you again for your time with us and for contributing to the ongoing conversation.
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