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My time at Evereve was enjoyable, however, it felt a bit cult-like in the emotional expectations the company has with its employees. I left feeling like we were all expected to be clones of the CEO and as far as individuality went; they preached they wanted to see us all as autonomous people but in reality, we were very much held to the expectation of walking and talking in a way very specific to the company. They love to celebrate all women but you better make sure your tattoo is covered or you are considered to be unapproachable. The rules they implemented were in direct conflict with the attitude they claimed to have. Also, it’s probably typical in retail, but the assistant store managers are paid less than the store managers yet the ASMs tend to do as much work and get stuck with the tasks the store managers don’t want to deal with. It always felt like the company looked for ways to save money at the expense of their employees. They’d surprise us with a larger than normal discount but only make it available on the off-pay week. Being coached felt awkward as we were pressured to keep up conversations with everyone who came in to the store. That meant, if you’re shopping and really want to be left alone, we will force you to pay attention to us because we had to be “authentic”, even if being authentic meant to leave you alone. Nope. Not going to happen. They also seemingly pay about $10k less than other retailers for full time positions.

A typical day was walking in with my coffee (they encourage the coffee fix because the whole experience is focused on generating real connection with the women who come in, and coffee can make it seem more relaxed and warm)... check in with a manager or assistant manager, get the game plan for the day, and start connecting with women who walk in, assess what they're looking for, get to know them, and collaborate with them on their style, life-style, goals, etc... and assist as much as they'd like while they're trying on the outfits.

Overall, a fun workplace culture if you like color, trends, clothes, style, and connecting with other women. The most difficult part for me was probably the computer system of looking up membership and coupons attached to accounts when they forgot their discount cards - and occasionally the entitled humans who naturally show up in any customer service experience. I also didn't much like having to invest so much time into understanding trends - personally couldn't care less about trends, and it's a bigger part of the job that I didn't realize.

The best part was definitely the real conversation that's encouraged. Things get real in dressing rooms - fears, insecurities, life stories... It provides so much opportunity to pour worth, identity, and encouragement into other lives. I loved that the first thing I was told on my first day was "Don't worry about making a sale - make a connection, make someone's day better than it was when they came in."

I loved my time at Evereve. The people were warm and welcoming and wanted you to succeed and grow! I learned so much during my time working for this company. There are always going to be good and bad at any place you work at. At Evereve I can confidently say the good always outweighed the bad. The pay is great and so it the PTO. I am not a mom myself but I know they are understanding of the needs of a mom as it is a predominately female run company (hints the success lol). The only negative things I could say as my time as a manger is it is retail... you will be working nights, weekends and holidays. That did start to weigh on me and my time I was available  to spend with friends and family. I got married during my time in this position and that was the only time I was a little disappointed in how my managers handled the situation. I did have A LOT on my plate at times for just being a store manager, but like I said... that's retail!! I have nothing but love for this company and all the incredible women who mentored me while I was employed!

I worked part time, they were able to accommodate my hours mostly. My manager was the best. Awesome training process, beyond supportive coworkers within my store. I did not like the morale the company seemed to create between the 3 stores. There was zero encouragement to support the other stores. There was actually a culture of competition between the three of us. So I had an amazing time working at my store. I also tried to help other stores out and volunteered to fill in if they asked. I did not feel appreciated for this ever. At times, the other associates at the other locations would speak badly of me in a gossipy type way after I'd leave. Absolutely no feeling of sisterhood between stores, just everyone out for themselves at their own stores. I was so fortunate to have the amazing experience I got from my store. I don't think the other stores were as lucky.

Evereve has a great mission, to move women forward in fashion and their lives. Stylists focus on connecting with customers, earning their trust, assessing their body type and lifestyle, and making the shopping experience feel like you are shopping with your girlfriends. 

Evereve trains you well to assess body type, approach customers, etc. You are not on commission.

Evereve expects A LOT of a stylist with minimal compensation. Not only do you need to keep the store clean, try to sell a suggested amount of clothing (with no incentive to meet that number), replenish the floor and interact with customers, they want you to fill out an email telling a story of how you connected and made a difference with that customer every shift. For a minimum wage job, that is a pretty big checklist for a 4-5 hour shift. 


I was responsible for opening the store. Opening the store meant balancing registers and taking bank deposit to bank before opening time.  I also assisted staff with scheduling conflicts and the manager with payroll.  I trained new staff and also became responsible for Trendsend packages.  Trendsend provides 3 outfits in a box and shipped to customer.  I often team styled to assist other stylists to ensure we all made our sales goals.  We were responsible for meeting several goals.  We had to meet a goal that was units per mom, daily sales, and sale per mom goal.  It was my responsibility to keep track of these numbers and motivate staff.  In addition to these sales I needed to merchandise the store according to a given floor plan.  Educate staff on new style, and keep the store clean.

The premise of being a stylist/sales associate here is unlike most retail stores. You are expected to actively style the customer and many people are completely turned off by this approach and will walk out rather than be helped. Very awkward. Can be rewarding when the customer is receptive but so many are not. You do not receive commission but are expected to reach a daily sales goal. Women in Massachusetts don't respond the way Midwesterners do (where the store originated) to this level of friendliness. Feedback tends to be that the stylists are pushy and insincere. It takes a unique type of person to be able to execute the expectations of the job successfully. Also, you're expected to style subscription box orders and keep the floor looking perfect, all sizes on the floor, with A LOT of product. A lot to expect for minimum wage; increased pay would help when so much is expected of you. For the right person, it can be a fun and rewarding job.

I learned that the most important part of this job is to make the customer feel like they are having a shopping day with their best friend and sharing all real styling tips for their body type. Having open communication and reading verbal/non-verbal cues are the two most important steps to build trust and connect with the customer. Also communicating to out team of stylists is important so we aren't overwhelming the customer by asking the same questions, sharing same styling advice, or showing the same pieces for her to try on.  Overall, if looking for a more relaxed workplace this will be a fun opportunity to share your styling advice with customers who love to shop here.

Communication is lacking at this company. The job descriptions are very vague. Management plays favorites. Hard work does not get rewarded. You can participate in all the ideas and suggestions you want, it will not be addressed.  People will get hired for the wrong reasons in the wrong positions. Home office is the cheapest you have ever experienced. We needed tape measures and were told it was not in the budget. Wages were not up to market value. Owners need to stop hiring friends and get in touch with workers. The tech team is one of the worst. Software doesn’t work with other systems most of the time. Expectations unrealistic without sufficient support to do the job. One positive: They are very flexible in part time work hours. 

Although jobs do have their ups and downs, Evereve kept me at a constant up until I could no longer benefit from any other position except management. The company was focused on bringing in more stylists because they had recently opened 5 new stores in a year. Long story short- too many jobs and not enough staff. That being said, there are tons of opportunity to work your way up in this company. The management that I've met within the company is great and the company itself is carried on the strong shoulders of various inspirational women.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Stylist 455 salaries reported	$19.84 per hour
Assistant manager 9 salaries reported	$67,191 per year
Sales associate 55 salaries reported	$25,800 per month
Merchandiser 61 salaries reported	$19.35 per hour
Manager 32 salaries reported	$88,158 per year

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