Hmm...I think that the work-life balance was not so great since managers would require "most" educators or key leaders to work both weekend days in addition to late nights until midnight during the week processing inventory. The scheduling was never consistent and certain privileges would be afforded to others. For instance, some part-time educators were given the privilege to only work once a week to accommodate their jobs and schooling while others were required to work more than once a week despite having the same level of responsibility and obligations outside of the store. However, they'll only do this if they don't like you. My store happened to have a high turnover since the expectations were too high for people that just wanted to work part-time and have flexible scheduling.
Getting time off was extremely difficult and our manager would implement a "blackout" period during certain times of the year outside of holiday if there were too many people requesting time off or vacation even if it was unpaid.
While I loved the team sweats and workout classes, I felt like if you didn't go to workout classes during the day (9-5) when everyone else did, then you were a bit ostracized from the rest of the team and it would be harder to make connections with them. Because I had a full-time job and school outside of the store, I felt like a lot of my co-workers judged me for not wanting to spend time and "connect." Well, I am going to bluntly say that working out from 9-5PM on a weekday is not a reality for the majority of people who actually need to work or have career ambitions.
Overall, the culture can be toxic and cult-like if you don't have the time or financial resources to participate in their community sweats or other parties/events. I felt like this job would have been perfect for someone who just wants to work for fun or doesn't have other obligations like a rich person.
