Opposite of what they "stand for" - Store Leader Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Jan 26, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Store leaders pay ranges from 80k-120k (1-2m 80k, 3-4m 100k,4m+ 120k), good pay if sacrificing the rest of your life is worth it. If you're a workaholic you might think this is perfect for you, but absolutely no time for outside life and DL will question your scheduling abilities if you schedule yourself off more than one day. If any opportunities arise within your store and you aren't in the building they question your skills and are quick to be demeaning and unprofessional towards both yourself and your teams.

Cons

Conversations are very unprofessional, our DL frequently curses nearly every other word during company calls weekly. DL has absolutely no filter towards SL or other leaders in your building, There is a clear difference between being constructive with your feedback and promoting growth and change through coaching and just completely disrespecting individuals with rude comments, curse words, and almost catty-like engagements. Never have I experienced the disrespect myself, the district, and store teams faced coming from your "leaders". They don't uphold "stand out for good" in any way, shape, or form. Very disappointing. Volunteer opportunities are scarce-- despite vetting organizations and completing company forms to approve associate time, rarely will you or your team have the opportunity to invest in your community and make a difference as stated within company values. With salary compensation being as it is, they gaslight you into believing you are "paid more than enough" to take on any and all additional requirements. Company does not have a sound or in place structure for any operational points and you will be held accountable to "figuring it out" because you are "paid enough", no support on upholding or figuring out effective processes or strategies. Company changes mind on "ideas" every other month. They have no idea how to effectively run a large business and outside of all of the internal flaws and opportunities--a quick look into their return/exchange policy will tell you all you need to know.

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Altar'd State Response
2y
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts as well as your concerns. We would love to help if you would be open to discussing your concerns in greater detail. Please reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com and a member of our team would be happy to discuss further.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexible with students was very helpful!

Cons

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Altar'd State Response
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2.0
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Pros

Customers are largely nicer than average retail. If you get a good local management team, it is bearable. Playlist is long enough that you don't go insane. Charity programs are nice. Local management does tend to really work around your schedule as much as possible.

Cons

Pay is awful for the level of service required. Uniforms are so strict they limit your makeup and require jewelry. Feels like you have to dress as some weird tradwife denim fetish. The "Christianity" is performative at best with the low necklines. If you are large chested, you are required to cover up your cleavage with a bando you must pay for because they decided how low the uniform necklines are. And corporate can never be wrong so you are the source of sin, obviously.

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Altar'd State Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. We will share your feedback with the appropriate teams. If you would like to discuss in further detail, please reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com.
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