TERRIBLE PLACE TO WORK - Assistant Store Leader Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Feb 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Discount on expensive, cheaply made clothing and decor

Cons

No work life balance Expected to work off the clock to complete markdowns Yelled at 3 days before Christmas for missing a greeting when store manager was out on medical leave Expected to always pick up the phone and return emails even from home Constantly harassed and bullied from the DM level on down DM once said to choose between marriage counseling and Aaron’s zoom call Dm once asked subordinate to schedule a medical procedure when it didn’t make her miss a district conference call Black history month papers Aaron saying he knows more about black history than most black people Aaron saying he doesn’t believe in feminism even tho he employs mostly women Aaron is able to get drunk and email employees in the middle of the night while using the most unprofessional language. SL ok'd certain things but then used those to get someone fired…..multiple times so that she could get "her people" into higher paid positions Surveys claimed to be anonymous, they were not. Previous "Great Places To Work" surveys are high due to fear of retaliation. They make you put your associate number to "keep track" of who has finished.

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Altar'd State Response
2y
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. We're sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience with us. We will address and communicate your concerns with the proper leaders. We wish you the best.

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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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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