You are worth more.. don’t do it. - Assistant Store Leader Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Sep 15, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High-pay, discount, and getting to work alongside some awesome people

Cons

Where to start… if you’re wanting to work for a company that cares about your growth and development then this isn’t the right place for you. If you want to be apart of this company then you have to take an “evaluation” and depending on what you score on that evaluation will determine your future with the company (if you score low potential or potential they are required to turn down your application). You are only allowed to hire candidates who score high potential. That being said, as a manager if you have someone apply who you think would be amazing and they miss it by one point, they can’t work for the company. I’ve seen hard-worked promotions get immediately washed down the drain all because of 1 point. I watched some of the best store managers in retail walk away from this company, because of how horribly they are treated. They use the high-pay as a crutch. Many store leaders describe it as “selling your soul for six figures.” And every single one of them have walked away because it’s not worth it. If you are apart of the leadership team you have no work-life balance. You are expected to make the store your first priority over everything. The higher-ups spend their entire time degrading store management and will take away any ounce of joy or confidence you might have in this retail world. All-in-all if you’re looking at working for a company that only cares about their image and praise store leaders for whichever makes them look best on Linkd in or leveraging every single day then this is the place for you.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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CEO approval
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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
Business Outlook

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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