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      Not What I Thought It Would Be..... - Part Time Sales Associate Talbots Employee Review

      2.0
      Aug 21, 2010
      Part time sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Nice discount, but still very difficult to buy Talbots clothes on part time associate pay.

      Cons

      The sales goals are not realistic. Very stressful working conditions, and with the high sales goals, it creates tension between associates - not teamwork. We used to get a 15 minute break when working a 5 hour shift, and that was taken away. We currently work 6 hours and do not get a break at all. Also, the water cooler was taken away - not sure what that was all about - we were never told. Training is almost non-existant for the associates (zero register training). Even during the slow times, when there are no customers in the stores, and the clothes are folded impecably - the management doesn't want you to talk to another associate.

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      5.0
      May 12, 2026
      Print & pattern design internship
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Team was so supportive and kind - Taught me lots of valuable industry experience

      Cons

      I have no cons to mention

      1.0
      Jul 8, 2026
      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None. This company is garbage compared to how it used to be.

      Cons

      Slave wages, not enough hours for anyone except management because the private equity company that owns us has cut our staff to a skeleton crew even on busy days. Management and associate alike are stretched super thin to the point of exhaustion. Even as a sales associate, there was a time I supported myself on a Talbots salary. Now I have to choose between paying my car insurance or getting an oil change. I used to get 30+ hours a week even as a sales associate. Now I'm lucky if I get 20. Health benefits are a rip-off. The company in my observation has had a time finding and maintaining good workers. If you value your livelihood, run fast and run far.

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