Abercrombie & Fitch: No Wonder they get Sued
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I work at Abercrombie and Fitch. The brand is very popular I am sure everyone knows about them. The style is "classic". Jeans, t-shirt, things like that. I don't wear or like the clothing personally but many people seem to. Here's the thing about working there... I would say its equivalent to working in hell. That's a little harsh but not that far off.
The Dreaded Look Policy.
Abercrombie found a way to judge and make everyone feel bad about themselves all the time! The look Policy means you have to look "natural" all the time. There are a set of rules for boys and Girls.
- Girls: For the women you can't wear Nail Polish or have any sort of fake nails. So don't waste your extremely small pay check on getting your nails done. You will be forced to take off your nails or the colorful polish. If your black don't even think about dying your hair any shade of blonde. Its not "natural" because there is no way a black women can have naturally blonde hair. Especially in the world of Abercrombie. I recently dyed my hair light brown but the dark brown roots started to come in. I heard the managers talking about it in the back. Which wasn't a surprise. You can only wear navy or gray. NO other color is aloud unless it is part of the set outfit you can buy for 50% off. Lets see..50% off a 60 dollar shirt and 70 dollar jeans. Oh and one more thing. No make up what's so ever. I am not one of those girls who wears a ton of make up. But for the girls who have terrible acne, Sorry. Everyone will know about it
- Boys:No facial hair. It ruins the whole pretty boy thing and boys also have to wear navy or gray.
The pay isn't that good and neither are the hours.
You hardly get enough me to afford that dumb outfit in the first place. So you end up spending most of your money of the cloths you buy to work there and make money. It is absolutely ridiculous. And the employee discount doesn't make a dent in the prices.
I know I work there. But it's because times are tough. I have a hard time working at this store because It goes against everything I believe in. Pornographic pictures cover the walls. With no regard to people's feelings toward these images. The music is so loud people can't hear you. Customers often complain about this but their complaints aren't met. Worst of all the smell is unbelievably strong. People with allergies are screwed in there. No other way to put it. I know a lot of people complain about there jobs, But I just wanted to write what everyone thinks but doesn't dare say.
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haha! I hate the job! THanks. That sketch was great!
Maybe you should check out the Gap ! You are a very lovely young lady so I am sure you would get hired. I am lucky I am old so I do not have to worry about being fashionable anymore. Best of luck
I have gone in there to buy something for my daughter and I swear they looked at me like, at your age what are ya doing in here and I wasn't waited on. I hate that store so I can't imagine working there those discrimminating sob's. GOOD HUB.
Wow! Very interesting. I had never noticed that the employees didn't wear makeup and I had no idea that Abercrombie was going for a "natural" look. Thanks for the insight.
I extremely love abercrombie kids, I wear it all the time. But at the same time I can understand why people think those things about A&F. One they get sued alot because of their inappropiate image and because they are so busy worrying about there look that they don't care what other people have to say. Two there are alot pornographic photos there becaus there "cute". How did a regular sport shop in manhattan turn into such a a preppy and expensive industry?
My boyfriend worked there for a while but couldn't STAND IT! I heard a lot of the same things you said and more everyday he came home from working there.
Let me shed some war stories. Without a sad ending. I'll admit I dread Abercrombie. But only because of the gossiping managers, but I love my Co workers. We actually hang out. The look policy sucks, but its not terrible, would we really want our culture to revolve around fake looks? No. And you don't have to buy there clothes. So I don't spend my money on it. We're hired as models so don't expect anything less than a dress code. Quit. I love it. Not working, but the people. I know I'm big on customer service, guess your store just sucks. I love my store and my fellow Abercrombie models. I'm not a snob. And I'm an a&f model.
Love Abercrombie clothes, but always feel so insecure walking into the shop. Everyone looks so pretty/handsome and makes ordinary folk feel insignificant. Thanks for sharing an insider view. It's good to hear a normal view from the inside. I've always been surprised how they've got away with their focus on image for so long, particularly in the non-discrimitive age that we live in.
I just feel so insecure walking into there to, I mean people are always like, staring at you for no reason! Oh, the clothes are fine and all but, it is just too overpowering!
OKay, so my hair is "natural" meaning I do not get relaxers or perms. My hair is curly/kinky and usually is in a fro. When I was hired at A&F my hair was pulled back on the sides sort of resembling a mohawk. Well this past weekend,I had my hair braided up on the sides and curled at the top. I was told I couldn't wear my hair this way because it was pulled away from the face into braids and was resembling a mohawk. OK! First of all, my "mohawk" wasn't extreme or sticking out every way like most mokawks are. Second, I did not sign any documents or read any material stating that I cannot have my hair this way. I had to stay in the stock room for 4 hours doing absolutely nothing because they didn't want me on the floor. When I did go on the floor to put those items pulled back out, one of the managers followed me around like some criminal. Why? I felt disrespected and I am not taking this lightly!!
First of all no one is forcing you to work there... and secondly I have been an employee there for the last 2 years and its part of our jobs as models to greet every customer and give them great customer service. Abercrombie isn't for everyone, but Abercrombie doesn't discriminate against anyone, they have a zero tolerance policy for that. To everyone who feels like the managers or models follow you around its part of their job to give you customer service and help you find everything you are looking for. IF YOU AREN'T PLANNING ON STEALING THEN THE STORE ASSOCIATES FOLLOWING SHOULDN'T BOTHER YOU! Quit bitching if you don't like the clothes don't buy them, if you don't like working there then don't work there. Simple.
I agree with Nick. Abercrombie isn't for everyone. Be lucky that you have a job too. BTW, Hollister is the SAME way, being owned by the same company and all. If you don't like working there, then find a more suitable job.
To Nick and Trevor,
I am sorry to say....they do discriminate.
and I am going to do something about that legally...
Nick & Trevor, they don't discriminate? That's definitely false. Yes, it's part of the managers' and models' jobs to give you customer service. However, customer service is completely different from constantly following somebody. As we all are customers, I'm sure you would also know that customers enjoy their 'space' to shop as well. If I tell you the first time that I am okay browsing around, I really mean it. It's not a trick, I promise. I just like to shop in peace and take my time at it.
Honestly, I refuse to shop there now because of such attitudes. The times I've gone in there, I've never had any problems with the workers, but I've seen how other customers were clearly discriminated against because of they way they looked physically. Even if I like a store, if I see and observe the workers, including the managers, treat somebody unfairly, I never go back (Don't get me wrong. There are definitely are the really nice workers too. However, there definitely are very snobby workers).
wsp2469 2 years ago
of course ya work there, cutie. You're a cutie and they like cuties working there!
I loved the MAD TV sketches on the store.