Altar'd State reviews

Where to start? Pay was recently cut, which hurt, but the worst part was upper management’s strange response of, “The pay cut happened. Just move past it already.” I didn’t feel any of the employees were given the time nor space to process what just happened to them. A loss in wages isn’t something to just “move past.” We’re feeling the effects of it now in our checks and the store is feeling the effects of it in lower morale, more call outs, more employees leaving. Even with lower pay, we’re asked to fulfill the same responsibilities, but have actually had some added on due to being short staffed… because if you cut the pay of your hard workers who are making their goals, a mass exodus is sure to follow. A lack of communication from corporate seems to be an issue across the brand. Expectations of staff are way too high and unrealistic. Voice of the Guest could be helpful if it wasn’t used as a weapon. I honestly feel it should be paused until we’re not so short staffed. Too much product! Half of the store is just the same item in three different patterns or different colors. It should never be so hard to find an item for a guest because you have four dresses that look identical, with the exception of one small detail. Overall, this job is mentally and physically draining. I would not recommend.

company wide pay cuts from $16 an hour to $13.50 an hour, understaffed, high expectations, very serious