Embarc (CA) Reviews

2.9

45% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

50% positive business outlook

Embarc (CA) has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Embarc (CA) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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16 reviews
1.0
5 Jan 2026

Run!!!!!

Recommend
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Pros

You might end up meeting some cool people amongst your coworkers, but you'll probably be pitted against one another at some point as this industry can be very clique-y.

Cons

This dispensary was consistently short-staffed, yet staff were still expected to perform multiple roles at once. I was often required to run both reception and then run behind the counter to budtend simultaneously. This setup was overwhelming and unrealistic, especially during busier periods. Also despite being stretched thin, mistakes that were a direct result of being understaffed and lack of support were very often used to single out and blamed on individual employees rather than being addressed as systemic issues. There was no accountability from management for scheduling or staffing decisions, but plenty of scrutiny when something inevitably went wrong. Instead of supporting staff who were clearly stretched thin, management chose to pile on with micromanagement and criticisms over any mistakes made. The environment felt stressful and unfair, with unrealistic expectations placed on employees who were doing the work of multiple people. I would not recommend this dispensary to anyone looking for a supportive or well-managed workplace. For a union shop, it feels very much anti-worker.

1.0
16 Dec 2025

One of the worst employers

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice employees and environment is calm

Cons

Pay cut for all security guards to almkst minimum wage, upper management, and appreciation of employees

5.0
11 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Top-tier pay and great benefits, including 401K. There’s real opportunity for growth throughout California. The company genuinely cares about the cause and is focused on evolving and setting the standard in cannabis retail. It's rewarding to be part of something bigger and see your ideas come to life. Leadership walks the talk and leads by example.

Cons

Fast-paced environment isn't for everyone—adaptability and initiative are key.

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