Great Intentions, Horrible Execution - Assistant Store Leader Altar'd State Employee Review

2.0
May 24, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The mission is amazing and the pay is decent.

Cons

The work-life balance is awful when balanced with the expectations of what needs to get done in 40hrs a week. ABSOLUTELY no grace for external circumstances effecting business. Every attempt to talk through these potential problems and solutions are met with "you're not being positive enough". Even though the attempt is to keep management in the loop with hurdles and our attempts to solve them. They keep assistant store leaders out of the loop even though we are a huge part of what keeps the stores running. If Store Leaders had even an ounce of work-life balance, I would actually consider promoting so I could feel like I am important to the company. But seeing how store leaders are treated, it's the last thing I would like to promote to.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Such a wonderful workplace to work

Cons

There is none at all

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Altar'd State Response
1mo
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you have had a positive experience and we appreciate you for taking care of our guests. Don't hesitate to reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com if there's anything we could do for you!
1.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Pros

Literally nothing, can’t think of one positive thing

Cons

I’ve been with the company for years and watching its continuous downfall has become almost comical. Two years ago we took major pay cuts (like 15%) because of the economy but this year they sent us to the Virgin Islands on this over the top meeting that must have cost a fortune. I’d rather have the money in my bank versus a trip I was forced to go on with senior leadership that are absolute horrific people in general and evil businesses people. It all felt like a big propaganda event with tons of videoing and picture taking so they could come home and post all over linked in and social media about how WONDERFUL it is to work there. Don’t even get me started on the new Little House on the Prairie denim dresses we have to wear because they hire managers that aren’t even strong enough to coach to a dress code. How can you run a store if you can’t even tell someone what they’re wearing inappropriate? Instead now we look like a bunch of little followers of the cult everyone already says it is. As long as we say we “stand out for good” at every opportunity it must mean it’s true right? To know who else brainwashed people into thinking bad things are good for them? CULT LEADERS.

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Altar'd State Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. We will share your feedback with the appropriate teams. If you would like to discuss in further detail, please reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com.
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