Improving communication but still facing challenges - Studio Manager STUDS Employee Review

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.

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

my coworkers are great. you get a 50% employee discount (which still isn't that good because the jewelry is overpriced and cheap) you have better chances of joining the piercing apprenticeship if you work FOH (if you can stand working FOH that long)

they give you either 5 hours a week or 40, no in between. they also change the schedule all the time without telling you about the changes. the managers are toxic. constantly creating new rules and leaving you confused. expectations are WAY too high - blames the lack of traffic and purchases on FOH. as of January 2026 - they lowered the pay. FOH used to be paid around 22 an hour, and are now paid 19.50. also lowered pay for piercers. ceo doesn't know what shes doing and also doesn’t care about you. they pretend to be super progressive, but are tailored and marketed towards one kind of person. they hate promoting their workers! you have to prove yourself to the moon and back (and more) to even be heard out.