Crazy Floor Sets and No Work-Life Balance - Manager Talbots Employee Review

2.0
Jan 17, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very good employee discount, great co worker, especially those who've been there long term. Customers generally nice.

Cons

Benefits are terrible for such a large company that's been around for 70 years. Inexperienced store managers who do not understand how to schedule. Floor sets every 15 days and then constant updates. Confusing coupons, sales, markdowns and price points making the customer aggravated. Client Specialist and Job "clarity" (divisions) is unfair and creates hostile work environments rather than a united team.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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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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