UncommonGoods Really Does Good! - Anonymous employee Uncommon Goods Employee Review

5.0
Mar 18, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I started at UG as an intern, and then was asked to stay on full-time. From my initial interview process to my final day on the team, everyone I came in contact with was genuinely kind, helpful and easy to be around. The company really does care about using their business as a force for good, and is starting to make those long-entrenched beliefs even more public, which I think is great. I never felt uncomfortable talking about any concerns with my manager, and I think that transparency really travels all the way upward at UG. The company has a bit of a start-up feel even though it's well established. Everyone pitches in where they're needed, especially during the super busy holiday season. UG works hard to establish a culture that feels fun and welcoming. There are monthly themed company lunches and snacks, and plenty of clubs you can join by interest to get to know your coworkers better.

Cons

The location is not ideal. The nearest subway is about a ten minute walk. The office itself isn't gorgeous, butttt, they're in the middle of renovations and it looks like there will be a major improvement within the next several months.

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Uncommon Goods Response
9y
Anonymous former team member, It was great having you here and watching you grow (while writing some of the best darn gift guides I've ever feasted my eyes on!). I look forward to seeing you continue to be a force for good outside of our proverbial gates and please keep in touch! All the best to you and your aspirations, Sean P.S.- If that walk took you longer than 8.95 minutes, you were doing it wrong!

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The management is great and very supportive, pay is good and everyone works great as a team.

Cons

Only a temporary position as the bulk of their business is the last quarter of the year.

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Uncommon Goods Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Uncommon Goods! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and found our management team and work environment to be supportive and collaborative. You’re right - our busiest season is during the holidays, and we bring on many talented freelancers and seasonal team members to help us deliver great experiences for our customers during that time. We truly value the energy and contribution of everyone who joins us for the season and hope that the experience is rewarding and memorable. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the very best in your next opportunity!
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Pays Good Supervisors are super nice

Cons

Bathroom stinks or are in horrible condition Sometime hire aggrieve and crazy ppl

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Uncommon Goods Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your supervisors and found our compensation competitive. We also appreciate your raising concerns about the condition of our restrooms. Providing a clean, safe, and comfortable workplace is important to us, and feedback like this helps us identify areas for improvement. As for your comments regarding coworkers, we recognize that every workplace brings together people with different personalities, backgrounds, and working styles. We strive to foster a respectful, inclusive environment where team members can work together professionally and feel supported. We wish you all the best and thank you for your contributions during your time with us.
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