Racist, Sexist, Rude Employees - Part-time Team Lead Vera Bradley Employee Review

2.0
May 12, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, especially for a college student. Good discount and opportunities to win "Vera Bucks", essentially vera money that you can use buy things.

Cons

At least at my store, there were racist employees. Often told me to not even bother with "those people" referring to southeast asians, hispanics, and blacks. Countless times told that they "hated those people." Manager told a black girl that she looked exactly like another black girl, ONLY BECAUSE THEY WERE BOTH BLACK. Employees have to wear pink, red, or french manicures. Cannot wear another colors because they are too "masculine." Cannot show your shoulders because that is immodest. They do an awful job at training you. Most of the time the hire from outside the company so it was very difficult for me as a team lead to learn everything all at once. Was blamed many times for not knowing how to do things that I was never trained on and didn't even know existed. I have been working in retail for years in managerial positions and was told to quit because I was being a "leader." Which is a complete lie. The manager told me I didn't fit the Vera Bradley aesthetic and that the way I dressed was inappropriate even though they never saw my bare arms or legs. Horrible company, avoid at all costs.

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5.0
Mar 29, 2026
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Pros

-Good employee discount of excellent product -Competitions set on all levels of the field to strive in -Extremely great comradery amongst each other with respect for one another (you are not just a number or a location - you are a person) with healthy communications between the fields -We serve a vast and wonderful clientele to market/sell too- -Although the rebrand was not the success some thought it would be, VB is getting back to where she once was and that is amazing! -Diversity holiday time -There is a general concern for both success, respect and diversity

Cons

-Setbacks on for tools/communication engines that lead to some confusion task management -Store closers vs proactive store relocations -Logistical inventory issues -Shopper surveys closed down (previous management choice) -There is little opportunity for internal promotions for career growth

4.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good bonus structure, discount, new ceo is great

Cons

Loved this job until new upper management swap! DMs micromanaging constantly & are constantly adding new ops which make it hard to focus on sales!

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