Gaslight city! Worst work experience of my life. - Anonymous employee KITSCH Employee Review

1.0
Jun 5, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Being able to commiserate with other employees occasionally.

Cons

Extremely toxic environment. You’re expected to be a mind reader and do five other jobs while also working your 60-hour work week. The level of stress was ridiculous and you will have no work-life balance. There be will no support or guidance when you ask for clear direction and more structure. You'll want clarity as the CEO changes her mind multiple times a day and wants completion within extremely unrealistic timelines. The owners act like they are down to earth but in reality, have huge egos that they protect by stabbing anyone in the back who respectfully questions them. There is an accusatory and inflammatory culture. You will make suggestions on process improvements, and they will be met with defensiveness and blame culture. Employees therefore do not speak up because it is so defeating, there is NO psychological safety. Worried about how you’re doing? Don’t fret they will tell you every negative thing you’ve done over and over again until they decide they’re ready to throw you in the trash for the next victim. Your strengths will not be built upon (real leaders do this) and your hard work will be thankless. Other review comments that I also experienced: they will work you like a dog, the CEO is manipulative and a control freak and will do anything to get her way, agreed that she also has a confused communication style, there is an unprofessional environment where the husband and CEO wife (owners) fight in front of employees, there is an undertone of shadiness, the owners play favorites.

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at KITSCH has been a great experience. The company has a strong brand identity and a creative, fast-paced environment that keeps things exciting. It’s a great place to learn and grow, especially if you’re interested in beauty and lifestyle products.

Cons

No cons. There’s a positive culture where employees feel valued and motivated to contribute.

1.0
May 24, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience to have on a resume if you can manage a high-stress environment, but generally unsustainable for the long term.

Cons

Toxic Leadership Dynamics: The company is run by a married executive team whose personal conflicts frequently spill into professional meetings, creating an unstable and uncomfortable working environment. Poor Governance & Micromanagement: Financial management and operations are handled poorly, with management relying heavily on micromanagement, snide communication, and an insincere HR department that fails to support staff. High Turnover & Burnout: The corporate culture relies on burning out employees and replacing them within a year. There is a distinct, aggressive shift in how employees are treated once they give notice or are targeted for departure. Compromised Workplace Culture: To succeed, employees are expected to assimilate into a toxic, highly political hierarchy. True employee well-being is entirely disregarded in favor of profit margins, despite leadership publicizing a contrary, people-first image. Undercompensation: Compensation is significantly below market rate for the workload and emotional toll expected.

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