At own risk. - Assistant Manager Earthbound Trading Employee Review

2.0
Jan 8, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The customer base is pretty cool and some of the facts and histories about the products carried are neat

Cons

Upper management (home office) is negligent. Heard "figure it out" a lot when shipped too much product for our location that we knew wouldn't sell but couldn't ship to another store. The store was very literally falling apart and nothing was done about it the entire time I worked there. They allowed us to go through holiday season with one working credit card reader. The kinds of people they uplift are toxic. Managers can be written up and terminated with very little effort but a miserable employee has to mess up a LOT before anything is done. They make sure you know how replaceable you are.

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Earthbound Trading Response
2y
We are sorry to hear about your experience with EB. If you have any further comments or concerns feel free to reach out to our HR department.

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5.0
Mar 15, 2026
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Pros

Wonderful team environment to work in.

Cons

The store is in the mall so there are the drawbacks of that.

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Earthbound Trading Response
2mo
Thank you for your feedback! We wish you the best on your future endeavors.
1.0
Jul 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly coworkers Casual dress code More flexibility than many traditional corporate environments

Cons

- The owner and senior leadership have limited retail experience, and there is very little strategic direction from top management. Many leadership positions are filled by family members or close friends of the owner. - The corporate office operates with a very lean staff, with little indication that additional hiring is planned. - Compensation is below market for most positions, particularly store-level roles. Advancement opportunities are limited, and employees are often expected to take on responsibilities well beyond their job descriptions. - Teams are held to unrealistic expectations despite extremely limited resources. -The company is highly disorganized, communication is poor, and managers receive no formal leadership training. -The company advertises a hybrid schedule, but it currently requires four days in the office with only one work from home day. Employees hired under a more flexible policy have gradually seen those benefits reduced. At the same time, there are very few employee perks or initiatives that make being in the office worthwhile, contributing to a culture where employees don't feel valued.

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