Micromanaging is a problem - Technical Designer Ralph Lauren Employee Review

2.0
Oct 12, 2018
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Pros

Clothing and it looks good on your resume.

Cons

A demeaning and negative environment, a lot of micro-managing and rarely any promotions from within unless you're a favorite. My boss always had something negative to say and no one did anything right. Environment was very cliquey. They monitor days off very closely. Extremely limited sick days and very little vacation time. If you go over the allotted amount, they dock your pay. Their health insurance is pretty bad. No bonuses unless you're management.

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Thank you for your review. At Ralph Lauren we offer competitive pay and benefits, in an environment that supports respect and inclusion for all employees. We will be sharing your feedback with the appropriate teams.

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5.0
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Pros

Employees enjoy comprehensive welfare programs and a generally favorable working environment.

Cons

The decision-making process can be overly top-down, often disregarding the professional dignity of the employees.

5.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

I was retired for years from my Corporate job. Decided that I wanted a part time job to get out of the house. This was my “Happy Place”. Never had a job that I loved so much. Worked hard, had the best customers (loyal) co workers. I learned so much about fashion and dressing different body types. I’ve been in different stores since I left as a customer buying myself clothes. Several ladies came up to me to ask how I am doing this! You’re wonderful at putting things together. I actually helped them put together wardrobes from what I learned. I felt an immense proudness working for RL. I still do. My managers were great and wouldn’t ask you to do anything they wouldn’t. Best of all is the discounts. After almost 5 years of working there, I realized it cost me money to work there. Lol. I’m a clothes nut. I never ever left a shift without a brown paper bag with a Polo Horse on it.

Cons

Some employees are very cut throat about individual sales. We were NOT on commission. Some employees just need to calm down and realize that we work as a team. Most do, but a few bad apples. Not much.

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