Company itself has good message, watch out for management - Sales Associate Talbots Employee Review

3.0
Feb 2, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Decent pay for retail - Great opportunity to work as a team - Opportunity for moving up in store, possibly management or corporate (Sales associate --> Client Specialist --> Key Holder --> Assistant Manager

Cons

- Unclear terms for vacation/sick days - Unkempt promises for time off - Manager would give 35 hours one week and cut it to 12 the next without reason - Hours are effected by money brought in my store (somewhat understandable but also frustrating when you're relying on it for steady income) - Ultimately quit because hours were cut, management started problems between employees, management had deals worked out with district manager and screwed employees over

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5.0
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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
CEO approval
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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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