Working for this company has been great, it has a lot of perks and benefits. They care about their employees. - Bear Builder Build-A-Bear Employee Review

4.0
Mar 26, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

You get paid on your birthday and you don't have to work. They have great benefits for managers including health,dental and a 401. You gain great experience while working an easy job.

Cons

the items in the store are expensive and growing in price. We don't give out much coupons and our consumers have a problem with that and constantly complain about the pricing. You are forced to sell merchandise, such as a heartbeat, that you can barely feel inside the animal and are constantly told to push items to customers.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Was easy and got to work with people

Cons

Pay not great, no where to go

1.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

30% normal discount 50% during Christmas

Cons

Horrible company that is poorly managed from top to bottom. Union busters, don't stand up for employees safety, will defend awful customers and even reward them.

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