Very Upsetting Company - Anonymous employee Altar'd State Employee Review

2.0
Nov 1, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is pretty good, but not competitive now.

Cons

This company has decided to recently implement a VERY restrictive dress code, and very misogynistic comments have been made by CEO Aaron Walters regarding this. Employees are not able to express themselves at all, and basic needs such as comfortable shoes are not allowed. This company sells crop tops and athletic wear but employees cannot wear it. Managers bully their employees and district managers who have been made aware do nothing to stop it. Altar'd State expects you to put your job first no matter what, even for brand reps who make way less than their higher ups. This company is very toxic and not worth working for.

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Altar'd State Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. Our current starting pay rates for part-time positions are $16 for our Brand Reps and $20 for our Guest Leads (keyholders). Our full-time Assistant Store Leaders start at $28.85 / hour and our full-time Altar'd State Store Leaders start at $80,000. We work hard to ensure our starting pay rates are among the best in our industry - if you have found this to not be the case, or if you'd like to discuss any of your other concerns in greater detail, please reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com.

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5.0
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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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