Altar'd State
Altar'd State is a women's clothing retailer.
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Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Altar'd State get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Altar'd State give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
84% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Altar'd State do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
70% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 52% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 43% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Altar'd State worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
70% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Altar'd State workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Altar'd State workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Altar'd State?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do Altar'd State managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
52% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Needs improving
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Altar'd State?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
78% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Only some students say it’s good
Is a Altar'd State job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
50% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2025.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Altar'd State feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Altar'd State get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
67% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Altar'd State?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
89% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Altar'd State enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
81% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Altar'd State recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Altar'd State?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Altar'd State?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Altar'd State’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Altar'd State is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
83% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
Altar'd State job reviews
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Best thing
My coworkers and managers I work with directly have been very helpful and kind. I appreciate how the company originally puts focus on guest service first and puts in effort to give back to the community.
Worst thing
The company seems to have gone downhill in the past several months. There was a company wide pay cut a while back that felt like a slap in the face to most employees and caused a lot of people to quit. Since then they’ve had issues with hiring on quality people. It seems they are making other cuts in places that they shouldn’t. We’ve had a lot of errors in manufacturing, quality issues with products, and a large influx of orders that we are unable to keep up with in store causing us to have a much lower Net Promoter Score than years past. Corporate office seems to not be taking accountability with these issues from my perspective and it is just all falling back onto the individual stores. Overall their standards seem a bit too high and unrealistic for the pay they are offering and the store coverage they provide. All their good employees feel stretched thin and overwhelmed.
Altar'd State Guest Services Lead, January 2025
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Best thing
I like the 50% discount, meeting new people, making friends with my coworkers, getting to see the new clothing that goes out on the floor and ones that go on sale.
Worst thing
Clothes are pricey, but constantly breaking. I hate haveing to wear printer paper white shirts, with jeans (minimal holes), and fashion shoes or fashion sneakers (the sneakers have to be all leather or suede, and not all white). Its hard to find the right white and the right style of shirt. Feeling like my feet are going to fall off because there is no comfortable fashion sneakers that are cheaper than $60. Not working enough hours. Constantly hiring more people through December while I was working 4 hour days. Finding out that the company buys clothing for cheap and rises the prices so high.
Altar'd State Brand Representative Sales Associate, December 2024
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 21 Altar'd State employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 21 Altar'd State employees