Stay away…stay FAR AWAY. - Store Leader Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
15 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I really appreciated my team. For the most part everyone really tried their best while we were in the trenches together

Cons

Every single thing about this company is a CON. Stay as far away as possible. You are basically selling yourself to the devil if you work here. If you’re salaried - you’ll be told “you’re free to them” after 40 hours. Meaning they expect you to work all day everyday because they cut payroll for everyone else. The company says they are “people focused” but they literally do not care about their people at all. Not only are the expectations totally unrealistic but they cut everyone’s pay! How are you expecting your people to do the same job for less pay. Not only did they cut everyone’s pay but they're also cutting everyone’s hours. So you’re expected to run around and do it all yourself while making less money. All while being reminded that “you’re free to them.” They do not care about a work life balance. Oh & God forbid you miss one customer - you’ll loose your job bc you failed a mystery shop. The VPs are nasty & give off major “mean girl vibes.” During a VP visit - 1 of them was making fun of one of the employees. Mimicking her and poking fun about how she was kind of quiet. Meanwhile this girl had only worked there 2 days and was still training. What VP acts like that? I was recruited to work at this company and it is honestly the worst decision I made in my career. They will sell you a perfect picture and make it out to be the best place ever and such a “caring Christian company” but they are literally the worst. I hope everyone considering working here reads these reviews and takes them into consideration. I read some reviews before accepting the offer and thought people were just over exaggerating but WE ARE NOT! Everything everyone has said is 10000% true and I’m still traumatized.

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Altar'd State Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We do have high expectations regarding the guest experience and we believe accountability in achieving those expectations is imperative in creating a world class guest experience. We wish you the best and we hope you find a role that is a better fit for you.

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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
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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