Save yourself the trouble - Assistant Store Manager Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
23 Apr 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

(Most of the) associates that you work with are great people; discount on clothing. Cute clothing. Good values for customers.

Cons

Management is rude, condescending, and expects everyone else to do their job for them. Worked 2 to 3 days a week but had their ASM's input "comp" and "sick" days so it looked like they worked more. Constantly "sick" having "family emergencies", always making excuses and never running the store, and expecting ASM's to run the store for them. Multiple staff members, almost an entire team at this point, have left because of one person, but higher up management constantly ignores this, and let's management do whatever they want. Horrible work environment. Values are for the customers, not you. Expect you to work more than the required 40 hours even though you aren't paid overtime at all.

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Altar'd State Response
9y
Thank you for your note and we apologize for your experience. We value work life balance and entrust in our Store Leadership teams to provide opportunities for both career development and outside of work activities. In this case, it appears that we could have done a much better job scheduling. I am available to speak with you if possible to better understand how we can improve and learn from your experience. Again, thanks for taking the time to write a review about time with AS.

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5.0
27 May 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
27 Feb 2026
Recommend
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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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