A company confused and peppered with unrealistic expectations. - Sales Associate Sur La Table Employee Review

2.0
Mar 31, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great employee discount, fun new products and incentives. A company still passionate about food.

Cons

inconsistent, ever-changing focus. Poor pay, with little room for growth. Incredibly high expectations (I understand this is retail, but unattainable goals do not help create positive moral). Availability requirements, especially of Floor Leads are extreme (even more so given the pay rate). Low hour availability, limited in most cases to some 12-15 hours a week, flexing to 20-23 (NEVER more than 25).

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Cons

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