Capitalistic corporation - Hair Stylist Great Clips Employee Review

1.0
Nov 19, 2017
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

There are none but, I'm being forced to write more when I don't have 20 words to say. You can work here and find out for yourself !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cons

Working full time 30-40 hours every two weeks you take home less than $500. This company is disgusting. How do you expect people to make a living? Don't even add tips because great clips clientele is cheap!! These people tip, if they tip you anything 2-3 dollars. Your lucky if you take home $100 in a week. No medical benefits what so ever. You have children in their 20's who manage these places. Not only do you have to be a stylist at $7.25-$9 but, you also have to be the receptionist too. Grounds for a lawsuit... ZERO education and training available. Very boring because you can only cut hair with limited creativity. Truly the people who run this pyramid scheme should be ashamed of how little they pay and take care if its employees. They will say, "it's franchised own" to put the responsibility on others but, you greedy corporate devils lay the foundation for your employees to live in poverty.

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Great Clips Response
8y
We are sorry that you are frustrated with your compensation. Since each salon is independently owned and operated, individual franchisees may use a number of different factors to determine a stylist's total compensation. If you'd like, you can email Jeanne@greatclips.com with the salon location & details. We will provide it to your franchisee. If you prefer to be anonymous, please let us know and we will forward it anonymously for you. Thank you.

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Pros

Great co-workers, good tips, generally busy, clientele overall friendly, management is super cool and will try to be as flexible as possible with your schedule.

Cons

Working evenings and weekends, but that is salon life.

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Great Clips Response
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We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Thanks for all you do at your local salon, and for being part of our GREAT team!
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Cons

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