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buildabear.comAbout jobs at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Build-A-Bear Workshop get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
81% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Build-A-Bear Workshop give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 73 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 Build-A-Bear Workshop do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
79% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 71 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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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 42% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Build-A-Bear Workshop worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 77 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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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Build-A-Bear Workshop workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Build-A-Bear Workshop workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
70% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 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 can get changed at the last minute
Do Build-A-Bear Workshop managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Build-A-Bear Workshop job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Part-timers can't get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
How we know this
91% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Build-A-Bear Workshop feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 65 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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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Build-A-Bear Workshop get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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 Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 74 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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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Build-A-Bear Workshop enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Build-A-Bear Workshop recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 77 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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 69 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 Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 63 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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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Build-A-Bear Workshop’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
80% 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 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Build-A-Bear Workshop is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 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.
Pay ranges at Build-A-Bear Workshop
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$10.00-16.90 per hour
Build-A-Bear Workshop job reviews
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Best thing
Those few kids that are very excited about getting their new stuffie that make you genuinely smile. Also restocking, it's my favorite, I get to organize things and not have to interact with customers as much.
Worst thing
The customers. We have a store full of people all day on Saturday and Sunday, I answer the same simple questions over and over. People do not think about the fact that we are people in a retail job, despite the fact I feel like I was trained to basically be a performing monkey.
Stuffer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, January 2025
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Best thing
In store staff is easy to get along with, and working with families is fun. Workshop managers are hit or miss, im lucky enough to have a real great boss.
Worst thing
Corporate Leaders/district management.
Bonuses are earned but not guaranteed, raises only come when you’re doing more than required by your job description with no compensation for the extra labor it took to get a raise.Assistant manager at Build-A-Bear Workshop, January 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 77 Build-A-Bear Workshop employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 76 Build-A-Bear Workshop employees