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      High expectations with little recognition - Store Manager Talbots Employee Review

      2.0
      Apr 28, 2015
      Store manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There are some really great employees that work for Talbots. The employee discount is generous and the clothing is appealing. The culture shift should bring positive changes to Talbots.

      Cons

      There is little to no work life balance. Expectations are set very high with minimal support and communication from members of upper field management. Some upper field managers are not consistent with managing to the message set forth by senior management (corporate.) Very little recognition given and you are not shown any appreciation for going above and beyond since that is what is expected at ALL times. Pay is low for associates in comparison to the amount of work they do. Customers are very needy and can be rude to associates at times.

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      5.0
      Jul 13, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Really nice working environment here

      Cons

      None, haven’t gotten the job yet

      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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