Misleading Company Culture & Poor Leadership - Anonymous employee sundays Employee Review

1.0
15 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

none? there aren’t free monthly services lol, you get $150 a month to spend at the studios, but when one manicure is $80. is that really a pro?

Cons

My experience at Sundays was overwhelmingly negative, and I feel it’s important to share honestly for anyone considering working there. Despite the brand’s polished public image, the internal work environment felt very different from what is portrayed online. From the beginning, there was little to no training, minimal support, and an overall lack of friendliness or collaboration among colleagues. The culture felt unwelcoming, and based on both my own experience and conversations with coworkers, there appeared to be little regard for work-life balance. Expectations to work after hours or on weekends seemed common, often without clear communication or direction. One of the most difficult aspects of my experience was the leadership style. I found communication from the CEO to be frequently condescending and discouraging rather than constructive. Instead of creating an environment where employees could learn and improve, mistakes often seemed to be met with frustration, which contributed to a stressful and emotionally draining atmosphere. During my time there, I constantly felt overwhelmed, undervalued, and anxious in a role I otherwise knew I was capable of succeeding in. I also personally experienced behavior that I perceived as discriminatory, which further reinforced my discomfort within the company. Additionally, the office appeared to rely heavily on interns, which raised concerns for me about how employees were being supported and compensated. I understand every workplace experience is subjective, and what was not the right fit for me may work for someone else. However, after speaking with others and reading similar reviews, I know my experience was not isolated. I genuinely hope conditions improve for current and future employees, especially the interns, who deserve proper mentorship and respect!!!

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5.0
1 Aug 2023
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
30 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

apparently you get free monthly services? they never told me that, though lol

Cons

Terribly disorganized. The CEO is heavily involved in every aspect of the company, from scheduling at the studios to directing the marketing team, which creates a lot of chaos internally. There is very little friendliness and collaboration within the team due to the culture the CEO has created. Everyone is overworked, no one has any clear direction because the CEO insists on leading everything (and unfortunately she has no idea what she's doing and just asks ChatGPT for advice all day). The CEO's feedback is also very often rude and condescending. Even if you have followed her (often very unclear and nonsensical) directions, your work will still be inadequate in her eyes because she will suddenly change her mind on what she wanted from you to begin with. Plainly, this is nothing more than a vanity project for the CEO. She does not truly care about nails and wellness (she said as much about the former during my last day of work.) All she wants is to be regarded as a wellness guru and thought leader despite having nothing of substance to offer the world. The very structure of her company contradicts the brand's "wellness" ethos (and never mind the toxic ingredients in her "non-toxic" products). Where you would expect work-life balance and a welcoming, collaborative team, you find: a 9-5:30 workday, slack notifications outside of working hours and on weekends, a mere 10 days PTO, a tense office environment, below-average pay, and a team full of overworked interns. You are expected to arrive early and stay late, and will receive disappointed glares if you dare leave at your scheduled time. Meanwhile, you will almost never see the CEO in the office before 10 AM. Avoid this place like the plague. I would be surprised if they last another year unless major changes are made.

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