Border States
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borderstates.comRating based on 12 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Border States
Pay
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does Border States give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
91% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Border States do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Border States worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Border States?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 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 Border States managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
100% 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 December 2024 and May 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 Border States?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
100% 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 December 2024 and May 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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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Border States feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Border States?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Border States recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
42% 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 December 2024 and June 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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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Border States?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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 Border States?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Border States is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
80% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 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 Border States ranks
Border States ranks joint 17th to work for out of retail wholesalers.
- 13= Dakota Supply Group
- 17= Border States
- 17= Grimco
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 11, 2025.
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 12 Border States employees