Mother's STAY AWAY! - Anonymous employee Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Dec 28, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The concept is good. What they are doing outside the stores with non profit Organizations is amazing. They are NOT a banner/price point company and they really want it to be about the experience which is amazing.

Cons

There is absolutely no structure! They constantly change their operations calendar which causes the managers to change their stores schedule with little to no notice. I am honestly surprised the turn over rate isn't higher. Managers work well over 50 hour a week and are still asked to come in earlier or stay later to execute last minute directives. Little to no help from DMs or VDMs even then you are begging them for help. BUT they are quick to write you up if you fall behind. Strict hiring process that makes it almost impossible to staff the stores even when candidates have already been interviewed and selected as a GREAT candidate for the position. If you are a mother or value your time with your family, stay away because you will NOT have a work life balance.

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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
Feb 27, 2026
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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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