proceed with caution... - Sales Associate Athleta Employee Review

2.0
16 Sept 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Moderate entry-level pay for NYC retail, employee discount across Gap Inc, easily accessible location, beautiful store floor

Cons

90% straight white women working there, rigid and cold management, petty coworkers. Heard countless racist and transphobic things on the regular. Often have to deal with terrible, entitled clientele.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great discount, supportive environment, female centric, quality products.

Cons

There were mandatory quarterly meetings with lots of educational videos and role playing.

3.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very black & white on policies. You always know what is right or wrong.Operationally strong company that allows movement between brands. Decent pay if you advocate for yourself as an external, but don’t expect much once you’re in.

Cons

Company has changed direction so much since COVID. Seems like there’s no clear idea on who we are anymore.Senior leadership feels like a revolving door that only succeeds in spinning tires with no traction. We love to initiate something only to either sunset it months later or leave it in limbo(WellPro). The amount of stress pushed on stores to meet credit goals is absurd to the point it inspires unethical behaviors in certain stores.

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