Green Citizen Reviews

3.3

57% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

James Kao

58% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Green Citizen has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Green Citizen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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20 reviews
1.0
19 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly workmates. Located in Burlingame, a very good city to work in.

Cons

It’s honestly the CEO who is the main problem at this company. He tends to squeeze every possible ounce of work out of employees to maximize profits, with very little concern for how that impacts people on a personal level. Expectations keep getting raised, but there’s almost no support, appreciation, or understanding in return. Extended hours are treated like the norm, and work‑life balance is clearly not a priority. He often comes across as extremely inconsiderate, especially when it comes to workload, personal time, and basic respect for employees. Instead of motivating people, this leadership style creates constant pressure, burnout, and low morale. It makes what could be a decent job feel unnecessarily stressful and draining. I eventually left to join a direct competitor, and the difference is night and day. I now have better pay, a healthier work‑life balance, and leadership that actually values its employees. Looking back, leaving was absolutely the right decision.

5.0
12 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working at GreenCitizen has been an incredible learning experience. I have a Master’s in Environmental Business, but I’ve learned far more here through hands-on work and real sustainability impact. The CEO is a great mentor who genuinely cares about helping you grow and explore your potential. If you’re in the Bay Area and curious about recycling, this is the right place. The diverse team, supportive culture, and office right next to Bayfront Park make every day enjoyable and inspiring.

Cons

Keep nurturing the learning culture

5.0
21 Oct 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Tons of cool tech coming through the warehouse every day Ability to learn on the job Education background not necessary for tech department, just some familiarity with electronic devices and components Friendly co-workers Department directors that actually care about your payrate Very relaxed culture

Cons

Logistics can be a revolving door sometimes; it sometimes interferes with the entire operation

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