Work is interesting, but work/life balance does not happen. - Finance/Accounting Ulta Beauty Employee Review

2.0
Feb 3, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The base compensation and annual bonus are competitive. They utilize Blue Cross and Blue Shield as their healthcare provider which is better than other healthcare providers. The work is interesting and challenging. The employee discount at the stores is good for the women in your life. Basically receive 5 weeks of PTO to start which is better than most companies who make you start at around 2-3 weeks. Utilize up-to-date technology.

Cons

Ulta believes that you are available at all times and that work takes precedent over your personal life. You are constantly trying to play catch-up due to the fact there is so much work and the deadlines are tight. Meetings are held all day everyday for every person in corporate which reduces the amount of time available to finish work or communicate with upper management. PTO does not rollover and is difficult to take as you will fall farther behind on work if you take extended periods. Management expects people to be available to work weekends and holidays even if personal plans were made in advance. Up-to-date technology is utilized inefficiently. 401k is extremely

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Cons

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