CULT LIKE COMPANY - Management Altar'd State Employee Review

1.0
Oct 9, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Cute clothes? Good discount I guess

Cons

These people will lure you in and sell you dreams. They're so "Christian" and are all about "helping people" EXCEPT for the people that actually work for them. You will give your blood, sweat and tears for Altar'd State and will get absolutely nothing in return. Maybe an extra discount once a year. The CEO, Aaron Walters, is sitting in a seat next to the devil with a pretty mask on that will fool you. He's the most bi-polar man on the planet. One day he is screaming at you (with his finger in your face I might add) and then next he is singing your praises. He will cuss you up one side and down the other. The only people that stay there are people that have been brainwashed into their cult-like atmosphere. They will work you like a dog for little to no money. Try 60-70 hour work weeks for $32,000. It's ugly. I promise you if you're in management, stay far away from this company. If you're in a key holder/assistant management roll and are looking to be promoted to a Store Manager, they will try to get you and give you no money. Don't do it. Your time will come and I promise it wont be with Altar'd HATE- as my former employees like to call it. Oh, also their awesome "Christian" culture allowed for all their stores to be closed on Sunday as a "day of rest" (which was also stated on the door), but shocker-- not anymore. Money is the root of all evil. Consider yourself warned.

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5.0
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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
Feb 27, 2026
Recommend
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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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