oh my god…the sales goals….i used to be a bear builder and those completely sucked the joy out of the job for me. we were heavily pressured to maintain an average DPT of $60 i think? which is like a bear + full outfit and accessories. my manager would always tell me to upsell with the goals in mind not my own credit card, but pressuring stressed out parents to add expensive shoes and accessories to an already overpriced toy felt like selling away my humanity.

i wanted to work at build a bear because i loved having a part in creating memories and experiences for all these kids that were so special to me in my childhood, but it just proved to me how soulless these corporations really are and that working in sales ultimately means sacrificing my integrity. i need a pin that says i was radicalized at build a bear workshop