Political Nightmare - Assistant Buyer Ann Taylor Employee Review

2.0
25 Sept 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I took the job at AT with stars in my eyes - getting to work on development of the line start to finish - so much exposure & knowledge to gain, I was excited to dive right in. They talk a good game in all the interviews & really stress how they respect the 'work life balance' we are all struggling to find.

Cons

On my first day, my boss said "Your job is to list to me for the next six months & not have an opinion until I feel you are ready". I thought she might just be having a bad day, but this was her MO. Having come from another company & with 2 years of experience in the field, I was crushed. My DMM, HR and other areas were no help. I tried waiting the 6 months to see if she started letting me have some imput, but it only got worse. I last all of 13 months before I was hired into a great company I love & I've been there ever since!

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5.0
22 May 2026
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Pros

Easy and chill work, great customers, easy shipment, easy merching

Cons

Payroll is never enough for proper coverage. Never enough sizes sent and low pay for team members

3.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good entry-level retail job, especially for beginners. The work environment is generally positive, and scheduling can be flexible depending on store needs. It’s a solid place to gain retail experience, especially if you’re new to it. Employee discount is 75% in-store and 50% online, except for clearance.

Cons

Upper management tends to overlook smaller store issues, which may later develop into larger problems if not addressed early. There's also a strong customer-first approach that sometimes feels one-sided, in which difficult customers are often accommodated even when they're in the wrong. This can occasionally be frustrating for employees trying to enforce store policies. But hey, that's hospitality. It's still a good place nonetheless because of the store team.

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