Not worth it - Assistant Store Manager Altar'd State Employee Review

2.0
Feb 2, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Used to be the pay, but with recent pay cuts, that’s no longer a pro. The staff I worked with were truly amazing people, we were a family in that store.

Cons

Basically everything else. This company fabricated itself behind “Stand Out For Good” but it does NOT SOFG. The CEO, Aaron Walter’s hides behind it being a predominantly woman company saying he “supports women” but will turn around and make sexist remarks and believes feminists are wrong. Visits from the District Managers sent panic through the stores because expectations kept raising while staffing kept dropping. This location has been without a store manager on multiple occasions now and will make its Assistant Store Managers (with no previous experience) take on all the store manager duties with no real direction or coaching, while still expecting the same results. They also do not properly compensate for those situations where an ASM or keyholder is taking on extra responsibilities. Keyholders are offered very very minimal benefits and with the pay cuts happening it’s only going by I get worse. They used to do quarterly bonuses, no more. They used to do annual trips for the store manager, no more. They used to have a nicer dress code, no more. The longer I worked there the more the benefits or perks from working for the company were being taken away. They raised wages in 2022, realized that was a business decision they couldn’t afford and are now back tracking and lowering EVERYONES pay while cost of living is at its highest.

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Altar'd State Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We empathize with the impact our recent pay adjustments have had on our associates. Although this decision was difficult, we believe making adjustments in pay across all teams was reasonable in comparison to eliminating jobs due to the circumstances of our current economy. We appreciate the sacrifices you made for the organization and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Such a wonderful workplace to work

Cons

There is none at all

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Altar'd State Response
1mo
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you have had a positive experience and we appreciate you for taking care of our guests. Don't hesitate to reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com if there's anything we could do for you!
1.0
Feb 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Literally nothing, can’t think of one positive thing

Cons

I’ve been with the company for years and watching its continuous downfall has become almost comical. Two years ago we took major pay cuts (like 15%) because of the economy but this year they sent us to the Virgin Islands on this over the top meeting that must have cost a fortune. I’d rather have the money in my bank versus a trip I was forced to go on with senior leadership that are absolute horrific people in general and evil businesses people. It all felt like a big propaganda event with tons of videoing and picture taking so they could come home and post all over linked in and social media about how WONDERFUL it is to work there. Don’t even get me started on the new Little House on the Prairie denim dresses we have to wear because they hire managers that aren’t even strong enough to coach to a dress code. How can you run a store if you can’t even tell someone what they’re wearing inappropriate? Instead now we look like a bunch of little followers of the cult everyone already says it is. As long as we say we “stand out for good” at every opportunity it must mean it’s true right? To know who else brainwashed people into thinking bad things are good for them? CULT LEADERS.

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Altar'd State Response
4mo
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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