Obliterated my self esteem. AVOID!!!! - Anonymous employee Victoria's Secret Employee Review

2.0
7 Sept 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I loved working here when I first started but over time I saw it for what it was and it completely destroyed my self-esteem. there are some very kind people here but at this point they are very few and far between. Most of the things that made it great don’t exist anymore, or the people who made it special have been laid off or quit.

Cons

Some senior and middle-managers are extremely toxic. Blatant favoritism, excuses for why they won’t develop you, and the company has a very shiny exterior when in reality the culture is rotting from the inside out. You will work long hours and not get paid enough. Bonuses are low unless you are high up. A lot of misogynistic behavior in a company that should be supporting women, and not even some of the women support women. I can’t even tell you how much therapy I needed because of this place. If they like you, your career will be a breeze and if you don’t, there is nothing you can do to fix it.

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