I wouldn't do it again - Anonymous employee Altar'd State Employee Review

2.0
10 Nov 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing employee discount, decently flexible hours, easy to be creative.

Cons

Terrible pay, I know it's retail and typically pay isn't great but there's really not any real chance of getting a raise of any sort. I absolutely hated that I felt like I was being forced to hound the customers, I would be asked to pester obviously annoyed customers and it made me uncomfortable and the customer uncomfortable as well. And I just don't like how I was encouraged to make sure the customer gets the most expensive things possible. It seemed to be like managers really put getting a profit before customer satisfaction. I also don't really know about the quality of the clothes for the prices.. I had bought a dress that was around $70 and then a few months later found the exact same dress with the same brand and everything at TJ MAXX of all places for $15. I would look online at the brands you're considering buying at Altar'd.. I could almost guarantee you can find them for a great deal cheaper.

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5.0
27 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
27 Feb 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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