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      Poor work environment caused by constant indecision and excessive change - Anonymous employee Talbots Employee Review

      2.0
      Sep 5, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      You're allowed almost complete autonomy, enabling you to run your own business and make decisions. The company promotes cross-functional team collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits. Casual dress code.

      Cons

      Too much hierarchy. Top heavy management - too many VP's who are not always aligned causing constant indecision and changes. Poor culture: constant blame game and the need to cover yourself. Lean staff; thus, long hours and spread thin. Stressful environment. No work/life balance. High turnover. You bring your work home. No career path. Unreasonable deadlines. Your best is not enough. Accomplishments are rewarded with more work.

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      5.0
      May 12, 2026
      Print & pattern design internship
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Team was so supportive and kind - Taught me lots of valuable industry experience

      Cons

      I have no cons to mention

      1.0
      Jul 8, 2026
      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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