My Talbots Review - Client Specialist Talbots Employee Review

3.0
Apr 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The discount is great! Hours are usually decent. My supervisor is very accommodating to the employees for scheduling needed time off.

Cons

Pay isn't that great and don't get shift differentials for working nights, weekends or holidays. On occasion, you may get called in on your day off at the last minute. They rarely give raises but do have a 401k, which is a plus.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

- Team was so supportive and kind - Taught me lots of valuable industry experience

Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. This company is garbage compared to how it used to be.

Cons

Slave wages, not enough hours for anyone except management because the private equity company that owns us has cut our staff to a skeleton crew even on busy days. Management and associate alike are stretched super thin to the point of exhaustion. Even as a sales associate, there was a time I supported myself on a Talbots salary. Now I have to choose between paying my car insurance or getting an oil change. I used to get 30+ hours a week even as a sales associate. Now I'm lucky if I get 20. Health benefits are a rip-off. The company in my observation has had a time finding and maintaining good workers. If you value your livelihood, run fast and run far.

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