Toxic Work environment - Operations Manager Penelope Pots Employee Review

1.0
30 Nov 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Worked by the beach and had an employee discount.

Cons

Red flag signs from the beginning, they had a hard time keeping employees and had constant turnover. There was no work life balance and would be reach out to while I was off. The owner was controlling and talked about her employees behind their backs.

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Penelope Pots Response
2y
Hi there, we have never had an Operations manager at our Huntington Beach studio location, so this review is seemingly from someone intentionally wanting to harm the company. IF this person was indeed an operations manager (which as I mentioned there has not ever been one at this location, nor has there ever been one) than it is the specific and outlined responsibility of said employee to manage and discuss all other employees that they are responsible for with the owner. In management that is the sole job - to manage all others and discuss challenges as well as positive aspects of all, especially as an Operations Manager. When management performs their job properly the conversations are more positive versus seemingly negative and constantly needing to problem solve issues at hand. We ask that you please take up your personal issues with the owner directly instead of going around everywhere leaving slanderous reviews. I would also like to add that our Huntington Beach warehouse is nowhere near the beach, and had you actually worked there you would be aware of this.

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5.0
21 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I been freelancer for Penelopepots for over 5 years. I always had fun working there, also I learned a lot from Jackie. It’s very easy going place to work.

Cons

I really don’t have anything negative to write.

1.0
7 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good location with nice customers.

Cons

Absolutely disgusting attitude towards all employees from the owner. A complete mean girl. She will run you dry and make problems out of thin air. Threatens legal action for any bad talk about the company and for that reason anyone is scared to say anything. Just look how she replies to negative reviews and you can see for yourself. This company won’t be around long. Zero kindness and compassion. No respect.

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Penelope Pots Response
11mo
Our Newport store hasn’t been around since June 2024 (so I don’t know who’d write this a year later), but our design studio continues to flourish! Thanks for your review! You’re welcome to apply at our design studio (that’s been around for 14 years) if you’d like 😊
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