retail sales associate

tanning consultant

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spa manager

Glo Tanning

there are a few things you need to know about glo:
-there are a lot of opportunities for growth
-there is a “no gossip policy” 
-your eyesight needs to be amazing 
-you can ALWAYS ask for help

i started at glo a year ago. there is a week of training in the corporate location. when i started the training wasn’t awful, it was very intense with a lot of information thrown at you. they do not prepare you for actually being in salon. they only focus on one part of training, and not anything about what you need in the salon. however, as the training classes come in, they teach you less and less. 

Glo has a lot of opportunities for growth! They’re a family! there are always plenty of open positions to apply for.. because the turnover rate is so high. most people don’t make it a week. and if you do make it a decent amount of time and they get to know you… and decide they don’t like you, they will bully you into quitting, or pull you off the schedule, or demote you for no reason, or fire you over “complaints” that they have no proof of. however, moving up is quite literally impossible. the phrases “i see a lot of potential” and “do you wanna grow with glo?” are their favorite phrases. do they use it because they want you to move up? no. they use it to keep you there until they can find someone else to replace you. 

there is a “no gossip” policy, which is a great concept, in theory. however,  e v e r y r t h i n g  is considered gossip. one of your coworkers quit and someone asks you about it and you say they quit? gossip. client threatens you? gossip. coworker complains about something minuscule? gossip. they have cameras everywhere. not for the safety of the employees, or to “watch interactions” but to listen just in case you’re discussing glo in an way, shape, or form. you are ALWAYS being watched. they make leaders check cameras every hour, for a very minimum of 5 minutes each time. you want to build a relationship with your coworkers? gossiping. a district leader/leader makes you cry because you called and asked her a question about something you’ve never seen? don’t worry, you can’t talk about it. because the higher ups are VERY tightly knit and it will be considered gossiping. 

remember what i said earlier about always asking for help? you are absolutely free to go to your leader, district leader, heck even the director of operations HERSELF and ask for help. you absolutely won’t get it, but you’re always free to ask. also, you will not have a work life balance. you also won’t get any help finding it. oh! and, if you do ask for help. your words will be twisted and used against you, and also used to get others in trouble.. or fired. whatever they’re feeling. also, if you’re thinking about leaving, don’t apply through jobs through the same site you applied for glo through. they’ll track your resume and when you start applying. and they’ll quiet fire or outright fire you before you get the chance. upper management are bullies, they only protect their own and leave everyone else to fend for themselves. everything is met with "is that a story?" even if someone said something to you and you directly quote it, they will gaslight you into believing you made it up.

but don’t worry, Glo Life or No Life, isn’t just an expression. 

Working here at first is an amazing job, after you are there for a couple of months it changes real fast. To start you ONLY get 200 hours of unpaid time off if you request off you have to have a good reason to request off it’s not their business… Management will act like your friend but talk so bad about you. They ask if you are comfortable closing by yourself and if you say no, you might as well have said yes because they could care less and you’re still closing on your own. If you work more then 8 hours manager wants you to take your break so you don’t hit overtime but how can you take a break if you are working by yourself, can’t. They have a mandatory meeting you don’t get paid for. Management expects a day off but when it’s your day off you’re still expected to work. On your day off you get scheduled sometimes “on call” it’s a tanning salon, not a hospital. There’s a gossiping policy but if you are managements favorite you are perfectly fine to talk as badly on people as you want. There is barely any employees to work, they are constantly losing employees. Expected to sell over a certain amount but when it comes to trying to sell products and clients tell you no because they just can’t afford $120 lotion, management will say your lying and not trying. Management is on cameras 24/7, they expect you to do their job and then when you are running around and stressed out it’s basically “you should be used to this” they don’t help you at all. Staff is not allowed on phones but management will sit in the office on their phone for over 15 mins and say “I promise I’m working” but on Snapchat. You get written up for the stupidest things. Constantly threaten to be fired for the littlest things. Management will draw on you and if you didn’t let them they would get upset. If you’re off and management is off too, management will blow your phone up until you finally say yes, because they want an off day but could care less if you want to finally have an off day. You have a 2 week training that is basically just going over how to clean a bed and then you have to do a virtual training, then you are in store for another training, your technically not hired until you pass a test, so after basically 4 weeks of training you have to take a test out if you fail you don’t get hired and have to retake the test, fail again they won’t hire you. They have no respect towards you. If you check your phone you get in trouble, but management can take their phone to the bathroom, sit down for a couple of mins, etc. From one manager “if you are seen being on your phone we will make you keep your phone in your car”.  You are forced to spray tan, so if you do not like spraying and would rather just lay in a tanning bed, they do not care. When you have an emergency, like car wreck or a death in the family, they won’t even ask if you are alright, all they say is “ if you can’t come to work then you need to find coverage” The only thing that kept me there was the clients. 

I was hired at Glo Tanning with high hopes, but my experience was ultimately disappointing and frustrating. The training process started off on the wrong foot, as the website was not working for three days, which delayed my progress significantly. Those three days of downtime put me behind from the very beginning, and I struggled to catch up. During those times I was shown how to clean the equipment we had. The people training me missed a lot of key points that go into these, so I was taught without all the proper knowledge and information. 

After my in-salon training, where I received nothing but positive feedback from customers, coworkers, and managers, I transitioned to virtual training. The virtual training consisted of 4 to 5-hour sessions for 4 days, and the company requires 100% attendance and active engagement. If you have limited free time, this could be a challenge. Additionally, the virtual training sessions were consistently off schedule by 30 minutes, further cutting into my very limited free time.

Unfortunately, during my virtual training, I encountered numerous technical issues caused by storms. As instructed, I sent multiple emails to different people for help, but I never received a response. The host assured us that we were all doing well and would make it to the next step, even though I was facing persistent technical difficulties. Despite my best efforts to communicate and get support, I was left without clear directions on how to resolve these issues or proceed with my assignments.

In the end, despite successfully passing the final written exam, I was terminated for “lack of communication” and “lack of engagement.” I found this decision to be unfair, especially considering I had been proactive in reaching out about the technical difficulties I was experiencing. I was also penalized for not completing homework, despite not receiving clear instructions on how to address the tech issues and submit my work.

Ultimately, I feel that I not only wasted my time and money but also missed out on better opportunities due to the lack of support and guidance from the company. It seems like they set me up for failure from the start, and I regret investing so much effort into an opportunity that didn’t work out.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The atmosphere that Glo creates is very welcoming and fun! It's like a big family of team mates that are always there by ur side to help u thru anything and help you enjoy it too! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Just the busy season is kinda chaotic and all the non stop lines out the door of clients wanting their services and staying up on all cleaning and laundry while making sure customer service is our top priority!! Can be hectic at times

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We work hard to maintain a very happy, fun work environment where everyone is welcome and we are excited that ur there. We are a very close knit team who go above and beyond for one another

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a store leader of a very busy location, I wake up early to make sure my store opens on time and that my girls are clocked in doing what's expected of them. I do a daily check in with them to remind them of any deals/promotions/discounts going on and help motivate them to accomplish their personally set goals as well as the goals set for them. Any resources I have for them I would give access to. Random checks in on reports of the salons sales, praising employees for their amazing job doing so. Daily operations I oversee thru camera check-ins just to ensure everything is as it should be. Also for coaching purposes on any missed opportunities they encounter. Take notes of the interactions to review when I arrive. Help them overcome objections they heard to better help assist them for future instances. Do a walk thru my salon checking for anything wrong, dirty, or needing my attention. Then greet clients as they arrive making them feel welcomed and help them to their services as well as answering any questions from my team, clients, or phone inquiries. Update weekly reports, make my plan of action, progress reports of how my staff is doing, and host team meetings and team bonding events. I stay in the know about my girls birthdays as well as glo-iversaries. Love to make them feel valued and appreciated!!

My time at Glo Tanning started off positively, but it quickly turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience. Despite my efforts to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment, I faced several challenges that ultimately led to a negative work atmosphere. 

One of the most concerning issues was the lack of support from management, particularly from HR. I have been trying to reach out to HR since April 7th regarding some serious incidents that occurred while I was employed. I have sent multiple emails, yet I have not received any response or acknowledgment. This lack of communication is incredibly unprofessional and leaves employees feeling undervalued and unheard.

Additionally, there were incidents involving customers that were mishandled, which created a hostile environment for staff. One particular incident involved a customer who made inappropriate comments, and instead of addressing the situation, management seemed indifferent. This lack of action made me and my coworkers uncomfortable and disheartened.

Furthermore, there was a troubling incident of vandalism in the spray room, which raised concerns about workplace safety and maintenance. It felt like the management did not take these issues seriously, contributing to an overall sense of neglect.

Lastly, I felt that there was a lack of inclusivity and respect for all employees. This became particularly evident when my s3xual orientation was questioned in a derogatory manner by a coworker, and the response from management was inadequate. It’s crucial for a workplace to foster an environment where everyone feels safe and respected, and Glo Tanning has fallen short in this regard.

In conclusion, I cannot recommend Glo Tanning as a place to work. The lack of communication from HR, mishandling of incidents, and failure to create an inclusive environment are significant red flags. I hope this review helps others avoid the same frustrations I experienced.


I worked at Glo Tanning last year, and the experience was honestly more like being part of a cult than a legitimate business. The training process was extremely intense, with weeks of online Zoom sessions where you had to memorize a massive amount of product details and machine specifications. Everything was strictly scripted, and any deviation was frowned upon.

The atmosphere was very sterile, almost like a hospital with harsh lighting and a uniform look among the staff. If you didn’t fit the specific physical mold (think tall, blonde, and from Boca), you were definitely judged, especially by the manager, who didn’t seem to like me. It made the final test incredibly stressful, and I ended up feeling more supported by another trainee than by the actual manager.

The entire environment felt very exclusive and isolating, and the pressure was immense. I ultimately left on the day of my test out because it just wasn’t a healthy environment.

I would not recommend this place unless you’re prepared for an intense, high-pressure, and very uniform environment

I took this job on as a summer job, and it was definitely an experience.  It was a good sales job, but also not ok practices. When a customer came in, you're required to talk about products even if they bought a product yesterday, and you can't take a no for an answer (at least 3 times). Some customers were amazing, while others were rude and never let you finish a sentence. Employees are often scheduled by themselves during peak seasons, so it was often running around cleaning beds and trying to get people in a bed before they got upset about the wait times. Management was ok. My first manager was absolutely rude and disrespectful to us. This manager got mad and would send you home if you didn't have makeup or hair done. My second manager was amazing. She was happy all the time, and I loved working under her. The Employees were kind of like the high school cheerleaders that you couldn't be real friends with because they were lowkey rude and fake, but they often kept to themselves. I did like that it gave me sales experience. I didn't like the policy that if you didn't hit a percentage of sales for 2 weeks straight, you didn't get any of the commission you earned, so sometimes, you were losing out on $300+ a paycheck. It would suck too if you worked during the hours of the customers that didn't want to buy anything because you couldn't up the percentage. I also didn't like that we had to serve customers and allow them to do 40+ minutes of services, even if they came in 1 minute before close.

A typical day: clock in to a stream of camera pings and messages nitpicking tiny things while you’re pushed to upsell nonstop. What I learned: how to calm upset customers and document everything, because commissions rarely match the promises and pay can be “adjusted” after the fact. 

Regional and top development leaders who rule by fear, Decisions are overturned from afar and manager turnover is constant, Workplace culture is surveillance first with screenshot gotchas, Relentless pressure that kills morale, Hardest part is hitting goals while being micromanaged and second guessed, Commissions are murky and pay is adjusted after the fact, Overall pay is low lower than local fast food, The few teammates and regulars are the only bright spot, Not recommended for anyone

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working at Glo Tanning has been a great experience!! The team environment is supportive, and management encourages growth! It’s a fast-paced workplace that helps you build customer service and sales skills. Overall, such a fun and  positive place to work if you’re motivated and enjoy helping others feel confident!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part can be the fast-paced environment. However, it’s also what keeps the job exciting and helps you grow strong communication and sales skills. The team is very supportive, which makes it easier to stay motivated and succeed!! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment at Glo Tanning is upbeat, team-oriented, and goal-driven. Everyone works together to create a positive experience for clients while also supporting each other in hitting personal and team goals. It’s a great mix of fun and professionalism, with a strong focus on growth, confidence, and customer service!! 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You get to focus on customer service and sales!! Lots of fun conversations with clients as we check them in. We  also help keep the salon organized and clean!! It’s a mix of staying busy, building relationships, and keeping a positive, energetic atmosphere.

In the beginning it’s all rainbows and butterflies, you’re getting help your questions being answered. And then you’re thrown into a shift not knowing what to do and then your management stops helping you you’re given employees that don’t respect you because they’ve been catered to and given whatever they want their whole employment if upper management doesn’t like you they will find a way to fire you. I fired two employees strictly due to upper management not liking them so they forced me to terminate them. I was required 40+ hours in the salon and 10 hours at home leaving me absolutely no time for my family. And the compensation is not nearly enough for this kind of work, if you’re a leader you don’t get the time off that you request you’re required to work if you don’t show up you’ll be fired they make it very clear that it’s easy to replace you and that they will do it. I had many people leave before me and tell me that I would see the reasoning as to why that they were leaving whenever I chose to leave and now that I’m leaving I see the reasoning. This company is so negative and so toxic and all that they care about is money  and how there is a very serious change in upper management they need to focus less on expanding and growing and more on their employees and watt maybe the turnover rate is so high. 

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