Leave after 1 year of experience - Waxing Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

1.0
Sep 20, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

They hire new graduates, period.

Cons

Literally everything else. The late policy allows guests to be 10 mins late. This is not only horribly inconvenient for waxers but also for guests. They do not have a 10 min grace period in between appointments, so the next guest is just waiting. The pay is absolutely crazy. You receive 5% commission and minimum wage hourly page, so if you do $100 in services you will bring home a total of $5. Crazy, right? You have one type of wax that is expected to be used for all body parts and hair types. If you have an issue, you are constantly told it's not actually a problem. You are told to give incorrect information about skincare to boost product sales. The company is based on greed and lies.

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Pros

Great coworkers, supportive team environment, loyal clients, and valuable opportunities to develop professional skills.

Cons

I’d like to raise some concerns about communication and fairness. We are asked to communicate everything, yet often our messages go unanswered or are met with a negative attitude. There is also a sense of favoritism in time-off approvals. Last-minute scheduling changes have disrupted my plans due to lack of notice. I’ve been incorrectly scheduled due to miscommunication, and I’ve had intense shifts without reasonable breaks. Additionally, our manager consistently arrives later than anyone, often when clients are waiting to pay, yet she gives attitude to others for minor delays. On top of that, product management is often last-minute. We run out of supplies like products, creams, or paper, and it only gets addressed when urgent, forcing us to scramble between rooms. I’m bringing these concerns forward because I hope for a more consistent, supportive, and equitable work environment for all of us.

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