Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin
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DismissGoodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that provides employment services and operates thrift stores in Wisconsin and Chicago.
goodwillgreatermc.orgRating based on 58 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
68% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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.
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Only some people get paid sick leave
Does Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin give paid sick leave?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
54% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
89% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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
- 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 58% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 43 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 don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
94% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
How we know this
79% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 14 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.
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
90% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz in June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin 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 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 enjoy their job
Do people at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
46% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin’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
79% 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 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 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.
How Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin ranks
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin ranks joint 252nd to work for out of non-profit organizations.
- 252= QSAC
- 252= Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin
- 252= Centra Health
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of July 10, 2025.
Pay ranges at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin
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$14.00-15.81 per hour
Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin job reviews
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Best thing
You get a 10 minute payed break and a 30 minute unpaid break it varies how many breaks you get with how many hours you work and they do pitch ins for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Worst thing
It’s really boring and the managers don’t know how to manage the store correctly.
Textile worker at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin, January 2025
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Best thing
some managers are nicer than others leaving u feel more comfortable and seen
Worst thing
some managers are straight forward and straight not allowing employees to do what’s best for the store, constant pressure on them and depends on the employees to make store nice
Sales floor associate at Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin, January 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 58 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 52 Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Wisconsin employees