National Stylist - Anonymous employee Nordstrom Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not many pros about working here, but the only one I can think of is you sometimes receive free products from designers that come in if they are feeling generous.

Cons

EVERYTHING. This is a sales job and you aren’t a stylist. Working here is like being in a sorority all over again in the most negative way possible. The hours are AWFUL and there’s no work/life balance. Dishwashers at Nordstrom and cashiers at Seven Eleven make more money than you do as a stylist working for trunk club. The sales managers are awful and bully you to make you feel bad every single day. The turnover rate is insane because of how awful the work environment is. TRUNK CLUB IS A MODERN DAY SWEATSHOP. If you like being treated like you’re in middle school, then this is the job for you. If you like never having a day off because you have to clock in from home over the weekends to finish work, this is the job for you. If you like being micromanaged all day then this is the job for you. I’ve worked in fashion my entire life and this job made me never want to work in the fashion industry again. DO NOT WORK HERE.

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Nordstrom Response
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This doesn't sound like the Trunk Club culture we're trying to build. We are definitely not a sweatshop and we definitely do not tolerate bullying, so if you've experienced something like this please reach out to our HR team directly at HR@trunkclub.com or your dedicated HR Business Partner. We strive to be transparent about the role and responsibilities throughout the interview process and recognize the nature of our work isn’t for everyone. We're sorry you didn't find the right fit here and we wish you the best moving forward.

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