Worst two years of my life - Guest Engagement Specialist Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Oct 28, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Discount is decent I guess

Cons

this place sucks the soul out of you. It’s been almost a year I’ve been gone now and I’m still having a hard time shaking the toxic work environment that I felt so trapped in. if you are not a typical altar'd state girl you are treated terribly by everyone including the upper management. Extremely cliquey and every one is fake. The management has no communication with each other and the expectations are completely unrealistic for a clothing store. prices are insane for how terrible the quality is. For how much they preach about giving back and their faith based atmosphere, if you don't fit their 'mold' or meet their ridiculous goals you are clearly disliked and feel as if your job is in jeopardy constantly. There is zero consistency, everyone is told a million different things to the point where no one knows what is going on or what they are talking about, it’s all a show. Also, if you are not willing to be at the stores beck and call 24/7 don't even bother applying. They DO NOT care about you or your happiness, they care about sales and making money. The fact that they preach that they are a great place to work is also laughable. Plus, the aggressive selling behaviors they demonstrate is embarrassing, abrasive and micromanaged. oh and you have to pass a gallup exam just to get an interview. Not worth your time hahaha

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Pros

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Cons

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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
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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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