WORST COMPANY I EVER WORKED FOR - Previous Store Manager Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Mar 3, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Built great relationships with my team because we basically lived at the store, shared the same work struggle, and that caused us to become like family. Same with other store managers. There are truly some beautiful stores

Cons

Where to start? Honestly the best thing to do is read all those previous negative reviews from other managers and pay attention! I left a well paying job to come to Altar'd State because I was so excited about the (deceiving) message the company sends and how they "stand out for good" now...they do charity and try to give back to local which I do like but as far as standing out for good to their employees?! No. horrible horrible horrible. There is a reason they have such a high turnover! All those great relationships I built... not ONE of them are still working for the company. Not one manager and not one employee. They have lost some great talent. Corporate is too arrogant to listen to what Managers ask for... we know what we need in our market and what will help us out at our locations! clueless to what is happening in their stores... I worked like a slave! My DM was awful but I think it's because she was clearly over worked as well and under stress.... I slept. Yes slept in the store on multiple occasions trying to finish overnight floor sets... my assistant too... it was just awful. I was mostly just so disappointed because I thought I was going to be a part of something really spectacular but it was the complete opposite. I would sincerely hurt for anyone that I was close to if they accepted a job at this company...

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Altar'd State Response
9y
We apologize for your experience and thank you for your feedback. We are happy to speak with you live to better understand some of the challenges and areas of frustration. Thanks for taking the time to provide us with valuable insight.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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