Felt like I had no other choice but to leave - Anonymous employee Faherty Brand Employee Review

1.0
Apr 30, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible schedule Benefits are good

Cons

Absolute terrible management - racist, always bringing up politics making it clear who they voted for, just so mean spirited, a bully for that matter, complained about a lot things that didn’t deserve to be complained about Extremely gossipy coworkers who would talk behind your back with management. Whether that was through text or stepping into the back room or office or waiting until you were on your break to talk about you. There was multiple times I caught my coworkers texting management gossiping about me. And not only would they talk about me but they would talk about customers making comments on their weight, appearances, making assumptions on their financial status, etc. Your achievements are never acknowledged but you do something wrong you won’t hear the end of it, it will constantly be held over your head, don’t ever expect your achievements to be talked about. Because of all the negativity my mental started to take a huge dive and it’s all thanks management. I wasn’t happy, I was extremely miserable coming into work everyday Management made a lot of things personal instead of keeping it professional Coworkers making fun of your weight multiple times and no repercussions to it when it’s brought up to management Always feeling uncomfortable using sick time or vacation time because more than likely you were going to get ridiculed by management for it, even if it was well in advance. You’ll be told you’re “inconveniencing the business” Management lies a lot to save themselves and denies a lot of their wrong doings. Avoids accountability and responsibility No opportunity for growth because of management Don’t expect to receive your bonus even if you worked hard for it being in the top sellers company wide! I feel like the whole diversity and inclusion thing is extremely performative and just a front Management would always tell me “I can leave” and that they weren’t “going anywhere” this was often, pretty much pushing me to the point of leaving because I heard it so much Always ridiculed for how I did something by management and coworkers always insisting this is how I should do something Always asked management for transparency and clear communication and never got it. Would always wait for issues to boil over. And would often communicate with me through my coworkers instead of communicating with me directly; for example instead of management texting me on my last day to leave my key behind she called my coworker, had a whole phone conversation with her and told her to tell me to remember to leave my key behind which I had already done before being told this Overall I have more I can say, I could truly write a whole novel about my experience here and all the negative things I went through, but management is ultimately what lead me to leave this job that I was hoping to stay and grow at. But I realize my mental was more important than this and had to do what’s best for me and leave all the nonsense behind

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5.0
May 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The in-store atmosphere is genuinely one of a kind! The environment feels warm, community-oriented, and reflects the brand’s coastal, laid-back identity in a way that makes coming to work enjoyable day-to-day. Team culture at the store level is collaborative and supportive, with colleagues who are passionate about the product and the brand mission. Working with a premium lifestyle brand gives strong exposure to retail best practices, styling, and customer relationship building for skills that transfer well across the industry.

Cons

Career growth and advancement opportunities are limited. As Faherty continues to scale rapidly, internal structures and formalized development paths haven’t kept pace, making it difficult to see a clear trajectory upward. Promotions and new roles tend to be filled reactively rather than through intentional talent development, leaving motivated employees feeling stagnant. For those looking to grow within the company long-term, the lack of defined mentorship or training programs can be a frustration, especially given the brand’s momentum.

2.0
Mar 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

At the store level, Faherty truly is one of the best. Teams are passionate, leaders are generally respectful, and there is a genuine sense of community. The products themselves are high quality, well-made, thoughtfully designed, and backed by a company that stands behind what it sells.

Cons

Unfortunately, the experience of Faherty HQ tells a very different story. The “family” culture promoted by leadership feels performative at best. Unless you are comfortable engaging in excessive favoritism and navigating a culture driven by ego and outdated power dynamics, I would strongly suggest exploring other options. Corporate leadership routinely underbuys inventory for existing stores, leaving teams to operate with minimal product while prioritizing the opening of new locations. Established stores are expected to consistently meet goals despite limited inventory, failing technology, insufficient labor hours, and chronic understaffing. Missed targets are met with reprimands rather than support, even when the circumstances are entirely out of the store’s control. Communication between HQ and stores is either overwhelming or nonexistent. There are countless Slack channels offering conflicting information, constant changes to internal platforms, and shifting standards and training tools that make consistency nearly impossible.

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