AVOID AT ALL COSTS - Key Holder/Guest Lead Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Jul 1, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Relatively high pay was the only pro. But since cutting the salary from $16 to $12 for associates and $20 to $17 for leads, there are zero benefits.

Cons

Horrible management and toxic work environment. Altar'd State talks a big talk of religious values, positivity, and caring for employees. But this company is run on scare tactics and verbal abuse. The seem to believe selling clothing requires as much life dedication and intensity as brain surgery. Nothing is ever done well enough and you can never work enough hours to make management happy. When guests walk in they see peppy, happy workers because we are literally fired if we do not behave that way. The CEO places highest important on "secret shops" which are guests who are payed to shop in the store then submit a review to management. Any score below a 90 is considered failing and they will immediately ask for your resignation if you fail, regardless of the rest of your performance. DO NOT work for this company, it strips you of dignity, identity, joy, and peace. The company is also very clearly starting to go under and instead of motivating employees, they are yelling and blaming and taking everybody down with them.

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Altar'd State Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. Our decision to implement pay adjustments vs. eliminating positions entirely was made to confront the circumstances of our current economy. If you would like to discuss your concerns with a member of our team, please reach out to peopledevelopment@altardstate.com and a member of our team would be happy to assist.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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