Apply at your own risk… - Ear Piercer STUDS Employee Review

2.0
May 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great pay; above minimum wage

Cons

- Every weekend (Fri-Sun) from sun up to sun down you belong to the company - Regularly worked long hours, up to 9.5hr shifts without overtime pay - You receive your 7 days (56hrs) sick pay at the beginning of the year which is also not replenished. If used in its entirety prior to the end of year and you need to call out, you must receive a doctor’s note to excuse the absence if not you will be written up - Very odd strict policy on gossiping (for obvious reasons bc the job is sh*t) caught “gossiping” you will automatically receive a final write up - Has allowed Trump supporting staff with multiple HR complaints to continue working for the business… - S.O.Ps continuously change to accommodate impulsive decisions made by the company; no real stability - Piercing apprenticeship program is a month and 2 weeks which isn’t suitable enough time to allow new piercers to actually learn the ear anatomy, perform piercings safely and bedside manners if accidents occur - Promotion with in the company? Tuh! Forget about it! If you’re good at your role they want you to stay right there. Will hire outside candidates for staff to “train” although there are more than qualified people within the company to step into the role - There isn’t any formal training for SM, ASM or Supervisors. Kinda thrown to the wolves and wished good luck

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5.0
Jul 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

As a piercer, I was given flexibility and ownership of my role. I got along well with my coworkers, and my input was taken into consideration.

Cons

No cons. It was a supportive and collaborative work environment with plenty of room to grow.

4.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is definitely moving to be more communicative and flexible when it comes to feedback and listening to it's employees when it hasn't always been that way in the past. Staffing is now based more on merit than favoritism which led to last minute staffing changes in the past. HR is more present and being utilized correctly.

Cons

Communication can still be improved between the studios and our HQ team. Things will not be communicated or given very last minute which leads to unneeded stress on the studio teams. Benefits have been removed as company grows, which is frustrating. No 401K matching. Reimbursement program was revoked. High turnover rate fleet wide.

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