Backtracking on Standards Set by Themselves - Anonymous employee Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Feb 2, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers, flexible hours, 401k & PTO for part-timers, 14 weeks fully paid maternity leave.

Cons

Unrealistic standards that cannot be met, especially when short staffed. Mean and unsupportive district leaders. The company just cut everyone's pay by more than 20% after touting valuing workers and boasting about starting pay and bonuses (that we haven't received in years). The starting pay for Brand Reps is now just insulting for the level of 'hospitality' you demand from workers on the front line that keep your business afloat. Horrendous dress code of white button downs and blue jeans. Company is clearly going broke.

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Altar'd State Response
2y
Thank you for taking time to share your feedback with us. We do hold ourselves to high standards in delivering a world class guest experience. Although every decision may not be popular, our priority is to protect the stability of our workforce during challenging economic times. We believe our decision to implement pay cuts instead of eliminating positions was the most responsible path to prioritize job preservation.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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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
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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
3mo
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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