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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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5.0
Aug 13, 2025

Upward Growth

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company has ample opportunity to expand it's business which has translated into many employees growing in their roles and regular promotions that match the growth. The company provides a very competitive paid time off structure which includes PTO, Sick, Summer Fridays, potential closure for Christmas Week, additional earned holidays. The time off policies are generous. The teams are very supportive of each other, majority of the teams work very well cross-functionally, all working towards goals. Company culture and hiring is centered around people that have a focus on fitness and wellness. You can workout during your work day, gym in the office, some on site work out classes, free athleisure wear, the products are great!

Cons

The company is growing and priorities can change quickly, Decisions are made fast (not necessarily a bad thing), but it can be a challenge to keep up. The tariff issues in recent months had a negative effect on the company and everyone is feeling the pressure.

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
10mo
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.
1.0
Jul 31, 2025

Micromanagement and Mistrust: A Toxic Recipe

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hybrid schedule - 2 days in office, 3 days remote

Cons

Where do I begin? This review will be as honest and transparent as possible, while also adhering to Glassdoor guidelines. Upon interviewing, I noticed some red flags that I initially ignored, thinking they would likely have little impact on my day-to-day work life. I quickly learned the red flags should have been more strongly considered. My hiring process was messy, disorganized, and lacked clear communication. On my first day, I was instructed to be in the office at a specific time to begin my onboarding process (I arrived on time), but I ended up waiting for almost two hours before HR arrived. It took several days to set up my desk, laptop, and monitors. They had weeks before my official start date to get everything set up. I also realize this is not an uncommon practice, I have experienced this at other jobs as well. But still worth noting. After a few weeks on the job, I began receiving calls on my cell phone, and the majority of the calls were to discuss other departments and their subpar work performance. It felt very unprofessional, and my hands were tied as I pride myself on maintaining strong, healthy relationships with all of my counterparts, as well as my superiors. It was an awkward and uncomfortable position to be in. At times, I was asked to be the "middle woman", expected to communicate specific requests and concerns between departments. There was an apparent dislike between them, which made things even more uncomfortable for me. Throughout my time with Thirty Three Threads, the expectations were entirely unreasonable. I firmly believe that my role at Thirty Three Threads was set up to fail. I expressed the need for an assistant and asked for help prioritizing tasks, but received zero support. I was met with eye-rolling, smirking, and an even greater task list. Everything, even the most mundane tasks, is a fire drill. Before this job, I could proudly say I had never missed a deadline. My role at Thirty Three Threads was physically impossible for one person, no matter how strong the work ethic, as I worked several nights every week just to "keep up". At one point, I requested an earlier start time, beginning at 7 am and ending my day at 4 pm, for a total of 8 weeks and only 2 days a week, but I was told this was not possible. I willingly put in 40-50 hours a week and was met with zero flexibility, which also felt like a lack of appreciation. All computers are monitored. The company tracks your activity daily, and there are repercussions if your daily activity does not meet company standards. Although this was not a problem for me, it added another element of stress. My department was heavily micromanaged. Several 2-3 hour-long calls, almost weekly, are not uncommon, during which your work is reviewed in great detail, some of which is mundane and eventually set aside due to other priorities. For anyone reading this review who has worked at Thirty Three Threads or is about to, you will soon be able to pin down the details I am referring to. If you are considering a role here, be cognizant and prepared for what you are walking into. It's going to be hard mentally and physically. This is by far the most toxic working environment I've ever experienced.

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Thirty Three Threads Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Thirty Three Threads felt so challenging. While not every experience is the same, we appreciate you taking the time to offer your perspective. We strive to provide a supportive and respectful onboarding process for all new hires, and while we regret that your first day didn’t go as planned due to an unforeseen personal emergency, we worked to get you equipped and up and running as quickly as possible — including providing a loaner device while your permanent equipment, which was delayed due to supplier backorders, arrived. Your role was an important one — designed to help connect departments through data and collaboration — and we were transparent during the hiring process that it would require building new processes from the ground up. This was a new role in a growing company, and we recognize that that can come with unique challenges and growing pains. As a smaller organization, flexibility is something we ask from all employees, and we also do our best to accommodate individual needs. That said, we also rely on clear communication and mutual accountability to make those arrangements work for both the employee and the business. We understand that this role may not have been the right fit, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Your feedback has been noted as we continue working to improve the employee experience.
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