Positive experience, thanks to a wonderful GM - Sales Associate Talbots Employee Review

3.0
Feb 10, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Had fun. 40-60% discount, get to try on the clothes and learn what really works on yourself, built a solid wardrobe and got to work with some really nice co-workers and loyal long-term customers. Able to manage schedule online. Varied tasks to reduce tedium on long shifts.

Cons

It's retail. Not much brain work, some days endless routine tasks can get tedious. Retail in general, there is a mismatch between expected skills and responsibility and pay.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Really nice working environment here

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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