Question 1

Do workers at American Red Cross get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
39% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 2

Does American Red Cross pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 3

At American Red Cross, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
92% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 4

Do part-time workers get paid time off at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
60% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Question 5

Is the health insurance from American Red Cross affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 6

Do people get paid time off at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 7

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
48% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 8

Do workers at American Red Cross worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 9

Do American Red Cross workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
80% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it for American Red Cross workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
68% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 11

How easy is it to get time off at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to get time off.
51% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 12

Do American Red Cross managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
41% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 13

Do jobs at American Red Cross spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
42% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 14

How easy is it to take sick days at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 15

Is a American Red Cross job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Question 16

Is working at American Red Cross good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
64% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Question 17

Do people at American Red Cross feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 18

Do people at American Red Cross get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
41% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 19

Is it stressful to work at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel stressed here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 20

Do people at American Red Cross enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Question 21

Do people at American Red Cross recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 22

Do people get enough training when they start at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
84% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 23

Do people get support to advance at American Red Cross?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 24

Do people think American Red Cross’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Question 25

Do workers feel well informed about how American Red Cross is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

American Red Cross

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

Student Employee - Certified American Red Cross Instructor

Student Employee - Certified American Red Cross Instructor

Student Employee - Certified American Red Cross Instructor

Student Employee - Certified American Red Cross Instructor

Executive Director Nashville Area Chapter at American Red Cross Nashville, TN

Executive Director Nashville Area Chapter at American Red Cross Nashville, TN

Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service

Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service

Blood Collections Supervisor

Blood Collections Supervisor

Blood Collections Supervisor

Blood Collections Supervisor

Blood Collections Supervisor

Blood Collections Supervisor

Donor Recruitment Account Manager

Donor Recruitment Account Manager

Blood Collections Supervisor

Blood Collections Supervisor

Donor Recruitment Manager

Donor Recruitment Manager

Entry Level Blood Collection Technician

Entry Level Blood Collection Technician

Entry Level Blood Collection Technician

Entry Level Blood Collection Technician

Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service

Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service

Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service

Blood Collection Staff - Customer Service

Donor Recruitment Account Manager: Portsmouth, Rochester & Dover

Donor Recruitment Account Manager: Portsmouth, Rochester & Dover

Lifeguard Instructor (American Red Cross Certified)

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Pay

Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick

The job sometimes spills into unpaid time

Benefits

Most people get paid time off

Hours and flexibility

Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Some people worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

Workplace

Only some people feel treated with respect

Most people have their breaks interrupted

Most people are stressed

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