Recently, I came across an article on Facebook about why Sephora was a horrible place to work. Being a makeup lover, frequent Sephora shopper and former employee in the retail world, I was eager to get the dirt on this retailer.
But in reading this article, I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
Let’s take a look at some of the “horrible” aspects of working at Sephora.
1. They're required to wear makeup.
I think the word you’re looking for here is: "duh!" I mean, come on,
you’re working at Sephora. You applied to work there, so you must have some understanding of what this retailer sells, correct? Of course they’re going to require you to wear
makeup! You have to sell the product. You have to look the part. Why would any
customer place their faith in what you’re selling unless they know that you’re
an expert in your craft?
2. They must wear all black.
Maybe it’s just me, but is wearing all black really that bad? Heck, I wear all black anyway most of the time! But really, think about it, most retail jobs require you to adhere to some form of dress code. Be lucky that the color you have to wear is black and not something obscene like lime green. Many of the respondents claimed that this enforcement of wardrobe squashed their individuality and self-expression. Sure, it may do that. But, couldn’t you express yourself instead through the makeup you’re required to wear? That's likely why the brand requires all black clothing. They would prefer to have your makeup being the focal point of your appearance rather than your clothing.
3. Extensive training.
Apparently, training at Sephora can take up to a month and many
employees claim that there is still always training taking place. If you’ve ever
stepped foot into Sephora, you might take a wild guess as to why this would be.
There are thousands of products at Sephora. Tons of makeup brands are
represented and they’re always coming out with new products to sell. So, as a
sales person at Sephora, it’s probably a good idea to be well-versed in the
products. Sure, that may take some long training time, but that’s ultimately
worth it! And the fact that someone complained that there’s always training to
be done clearly doesn’t understand what a real job entails.
These complaints hardly seem bad, especially when you consider the company these employees are working for. It seems that too many people will find something to complain about just for the sake of complaining!
Face it: we’re all guilty of this in some form or another. Next time you find yourself griping about something, take a step back and evaluate whether it’s truly something to be worried over!
