Extremely unprofessional and toxic work environment - Store Manager All Star Elite Employee Review

1.0
Jun 27, 2025
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Literally not one single pro.

Cons

Working for this company was one of the most unprofessional and toxic experiences of my career. The organization operates with little regard for employee well-being, safety, or basic labor standards. There is no formal training, no HR support, no paid time off, and raises or promotions are virtually nonexistent—unless someone quits or is fired, and even then, outside hires are often favored over promoting from within. The company culture is rooted in intimidation, disrespect, and retaliation. Harassment was commonplace in company group chats, including bullying, degrading messages, and public shaming of employees using their photos. I have screenshots documenting this behavior. Standing up for yourself often led to verbal abuse from leadership and removal from communication channels, leaving you dependent on other employees for important updates. Leadership is unprofessional and ineffective. The owner, Jeff, frequently displayed aggressive and demeaning behavior, especially toward managers. He eliminated all area manager positions, leaving 50+ stores to report to a single remote manager who was largely unresponsive. “HR” was one individual who did little to advocate for staff and rarely responded to issues, acting more like a buffer for ownership than actual support. Getting basic supplies like toilet paper, paper towels, and soap became an ongoing battle. Management expected me to purchase them out of pocket and submit receipts for reimbursement—which I refused after waiting months to be repaid for a $100 monthly parking pass. As a result, I waited over a month for essential store supplies and had to bring my own from home just to keep the store sanitary. Store conditions were unacceptable. There was no break room, no table or chairs, no microwave, and no mini fridge—just piles of unorganized boxes in the backroom with no shelving. Basic infrastructure was neglected: fitting room doors didn’t lock, the emergency exit didn’t function properly, pipes leaked onto the sales floor, and the restroom smelled of raw sewage for over six months with no resolution. Additionally, employees were expected to handle online order drop-offs and bank deposits on their own time without any compensation. At one point, the owner had me pack up over 8,000 jerseys to ship out, which left my sales floor and walls completely empty with no direction on how to fill the space. On top of that, he left over 40 boxes sitting on the sales floor for five months with no solution or follow-up on what to do with them. Overall, this company cuts corners at every level—from poor working conditions to lack of leadership accountability and a complete disregard for labor practices. I would give this experience zero stars if I could. I strongly advise others to think twice before applying here. Not to mention they stole $1,500 from me after firing me over text the emptied my ADP account and currently have an open investigation against them for wage theft and with holding wages.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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