My experience at Talbots was fair but lacked greatly in opportunities for professional growth. - Sales Associate Talbots Employee Review

3.0
Jan 14, 2012
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Pros

The pay was decent for an hourly position. The women I worked with were great people. 40% off discount, and generally once every couple of weeks they'd offer 50% off. The work is fairly simple. A great job if you love sales, since its all based on the clients and your client book.

Cons

Not a good place if you're looking to advance in the company. Always brought in new managers from outside company. I only ever saw one person actually receive a promotion in my 3+ years there. Hours get cut often. One week I would work 29 hours, the next 16, and so forth. Not good if you need a stable job.

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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
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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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