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      Too much stress for the Pay - Client Specialist Talbots Employee Review

      2.0
      May 24, 2023
      Client specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible scheduling, Discount is great, however only need so many clothes. Even with the discount, pay is so low it’s difficult to afford

      Cons

      The middle managers are promoted from sales associates- NO MANAGEMENT TRAINING, basically they’re following a playbook from corporate- Corporate has very little practical knowledge of the actual issues at retail stores level. Two of the four managers in my store have absolutely no managerial or supervisory experience whatsoever, former sales associates. Pressure, pressure, pressure to meet sales, appointment & credit card goals. Can be very political.

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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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