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European Wax Center

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Fun but Exhausting - Anonymous employee European Wax Center Employee Review

3.0
Oct 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I worked with EWC for almost two years and stayed for the tips and coworkers. Coworkers are truly great people, EWC generally does a very nice job hiring the right girls. You learn a lot quickly and develop skills that will help in an esthetics career. Free waxing and cash tips are the best and only perks.

Cons

Hours can be flexible or impossible depending on management. Managers may be good but owners typically have unrealistic expectations for everyone. If you cannot sell or have guests rebook, you will not make as much as promised. Rebooking goals are unrealistic especially in cities where tourists come and go. Cannot take off holidays or weekends so it's a difficult work life balance. Poor hourly pay and healthcare options. If you live in a rich suburb, you will probably have a lot of very young guests who don't tip.

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Pros

Great coworkers, supportive team environment, loyal clients, and valuable opportunities to develop professional skills.

Cons

I’d like to raise some concerns about communication and fairness. We are asked to communicate everything, yet often our messages go unanswered or are met with a negative attitude. There is also a sense of favoritism in time-off approvals. Last-minute scheduling changes have disrupted my plans due to lack of notice. I’ve been incorrectly scheduled due to miscommunication, and I’ve had intense shifts without reasonable breaks. Additionally, our manager consistently arrives later than anyone, often when clients are waiting to pay, yet she gives attitude to others for minor delays. On top of that, product management is often last-minute. We run out of supplies like products, creams, or paper, and it only gets addressed when urgent, forcing us to scramble between rooms. I’m bringing these concerns forward because I hope for a more consistent, supportive, and equitable work environment for all of us.

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