Don’t work here. - Ear Piercer STUDS Employee Review

1.0
Jan 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Pay, above minimum wage.

Cons

Don’t work here, there’s barely any training for ANYONE, especially PIERCERS! LITTLE TO NO SUPPORT, EVER. Studs definitely holds the record for WORST, TOXIC work environment of any job I’ve worked. It is NOT a Studio issue but an entire company issue. This company is rooted in favoritism, catty drama and bias with a target audience of a VERY VERY specific type. You’re treated like a DOG by everyone, ESPECIALLY if you don’t look a certain way. Even by guests because revenue is just oh so important, so much more important than your well-being and safety. Such poor working conditions and very little to no genuine care, They WILL take advantage of you, make up lies so that you’re always wrong and use the pay as an excuse for the neglect.

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5.0
Jul 27, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

As a piercer, I was given flexibility and ownership of my role. I got along well with my coworkers, and my input was taken into consideration.

Cons

No cons. It was a supportive and collaborative work environment with plenty of room to grow.

4.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company is definitely moving to be more communicative and flexible when it comes to feedback and listening to it's employees when it hasn't always been that way in the past. Staffing is now based more on merit than favoritism which led to last minute staffing changes in the past. HR is more present and being utilized correctly.

Cons

Communication can still be improved between the studios and our HQ team. Things will not be communicated or given very last minute which leads to unneeded stress on the studio teams. Benefits have been removed as company grows, which is frustrating. No 401K matching. Reimbursement program was revoked. High turnover rate fleet wide.

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