Pros
Reasonable pay in comparison to other retailers. The benefit package was fair. We were offered a good discount but it was a shame that the clothes were not more fashiomable and better quality.
Cons
I have never worked in a women only environment and was so disappointed that there was no "team" spirit. It was a back stabbing, shark pool at best and was encouraged by our general manager. Our DM was either naive or so self absorbed that she failed miserably to identify "real" problems within our store.Sadly "buzz words" became the focus of our business and not outstanding customer service. All of the chaos in our store filtered down to our customers and I was constantly asked what was going on. I loved my job and have always been in customer service, but sadly my talent was wasted at Talbots. Rarely a chance for promotion within. No positive strokes from superiors. A good review is next to impossible. Only the associates and management who are wired to play the dark games of retail are valued. That is sad!!!!!