Won’t get paid for all that you do/ falls on deaf ears. - Sales Associate Johnny Was Employee Review

2.0
Mar 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can make some really good clients who treat you well and may be friends down the line. You get some clothing benefits.

Cons

They like to guise each employee “wearing many hats” instead of actually paying them for their work. Expect to be working as a keyholder (you get a key) but be paid and expect the benefits of an associate. If you ask why title key holder get management title and pay when you do practically the same work, get the word insubordination thrown around. The difference between Management and associates is that management is there to “motivate and inspire and foster a better work environment ”. Not very lgbtq+ friendly. Had a very catty team. Clothing is not as good quality as before and steals a lot of appropriative designs from cultures without educating where it came from. They want a diverse cast but their definition of diverse is ethnically ambiguous women. Not a great place if you want to express yourself with the brand.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Entrepreneurial management mindset. HQ is really transparent and open and honest.

Cons

They don’t do great bonus or raise structures.

2.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many different categories and opportunities to learn Decent PTO 15 days after 1 year Summer Fridays (at will of leadership) I would recommend coming to this company at a senior level. I would not recommend working here longer then 2 or 3 years as an assistant or even an associate. The expectations are lower for new hires, especially at more senior levels, take advantage of it if you can.

Cons

Little to no job growth Barely any wage increase per year or through promotion Poor leadership Extremely Disorganized Toxic work place and management culture Poor work life balance with many teams expected to overtime with no extra pay

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