American Furniture Warehouse
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afw.comRating based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at American Furniture Warehouse
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at American Furniture Warehouse get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
73% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does American Furniture Warehouse give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
92% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at American Furniture Warehouse do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
45% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at American Furniture Warehouse worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do American Furniture Warehouse workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at American Furniture Warehouse?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do American Furniture Warehouse managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at American Furniture Warehouse?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Workplace
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at American Furniture Warehouse get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
45% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at American Furniture Warehouse?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at American Furniture Warehouse recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at American Furniture Warehouse?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
58% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at American Furniture Warehouse?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think American Furniture Warehouse’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
92% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how American Furniture Warehouse is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How American Furniture Warehouse ranks
American Furniture Warehouse ranks 15th to work for out of furniture retailers.
- 14 Aaron's
- 15 American Furniture Warehouse
- 16= Rent-A-Center
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 22, 2025.
American Furniture Warehouse job reviews
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Best thing
Helping ppl that actually appreciate the help. Cs can tell the difference between those that just want free stuff and those that are really needing help.
Worst thing
Entitled customers that think the customers are always right. And want discounts for everything.
Customer service representative at American Furniture Warehouse, January 2025
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Best thing
I get to fix things
Worst thing
I do thing that are not in my job description.
Building maintenance technician at American Furniture Warehouse, January 2025