An education in disrespect. - Anonymous employee RH Employee Review

1.0
Aug 25, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The initial hourly pay is competitive. The environment is reasonably clean unless you work receiving shipments. The non-management employees are usually excellent.

Cons

Our corporate management seems to run on a combination of flagrantly disrespectful actions & excessively meaningless repetition of buzz words. On the store level the best I mood I've seen from my co workers in the last year is desperation. The turn over rate is high; it is nearly impossible to be promoted from the inside. There is an intolerable gap between what is said & what is done. Just before our employee reviews we were told that the company was 'raising its standards' so excellent work is now merely passable. This may seem like a point of semantics until one realizes that our raises are calculated on that same scale.

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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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