Rothy’s reviews

The coworkers I had here all seemed so nice and bubbly and like fast friends. Little did I realize that all of them were reporting every tiny mistake I made in my first months there to management. Instead of addressing the issues with me on the spot like reputable employers do, each petty comment (ie “You said the shoe was brown when it was dark brown.”) turned into a meeting with the store manager. HR took the store manager’s side. This continued for an ungodly amount of time until I got a new job and left.

Unfortunately, the last few years felt very different. A shift in management changed the tone of our team, and myself and others began to feel micromanaged—our autonomy diminished, and the environment became more critical and less supportive. Work-life balance was no longer prioritized. Over time, I noticed a decline in my mental and physical health due to work-related stress, which led me to take a leave of absence. I had previously raised concerns multiple times with HR, but didn’t feel those conversations led to meaningful support. Upon returning, I was given my annual performance review just three days in with no warning prior to getting on the call. Receiving my annual performance review just three days after returning from a medical leave felt retaliatory and added to my stress. While I can’t speak to intent, the timing and lack of communication made it difficult to re-engage in a healthy way. Ultimately, I made the difficult decision to resign for the sake of my well-being. It was disappointing to end my 8.5-year tenure on such a note. I would caution others considering roles on the retail operations team to carefully assess the current leadership and culture.