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Advice for Someone Who Just Got Hired?
I’m new, but I already know I want to grow here. What should I be doing early on to set myself up for success? Any tips from long-timers?
Feedback Means Nothing Without Action
They say “you’re doing great,” but I’ve been “doing great” for a year and still haven’t moved up. Where’s the next step?
Career talks feel like lip service
Had a whole meeting about my career potential… nothing’s changed since. No followup, no opportunities, not even a new task.
When You’re ‘Too Valuable’ to Promote
Ever been told they can’t move you up because “you’re too good in your current role”? It’s like being punished for being dependable.
The TL Role Isn’t What I Thought
I finally got promoted to TL… and now I’m babysitting, putting out fires, and constantly short-staffed. Not much leadership, just chaos management.
No one wants to train future leaders
They complain about no one stepping up, but don’t invest in developing anyone. You want leads? Train them. Simple.
So Many Promises, So Little Progress
They’ll hype you up, make you feel like you're next, then go radio silent. After a while, it starts to feel like manipulation.
That One TL Who Thinks You’re a Robot
She said I “wasn’t moving fast enough.” Ma’am, I’m making $33K at L1, and I’ve skipped two breaks today. You want speed, raise the damn wage.
Another Meeting That Could’ve Been a Sticky Note
L2 meetings are 80% fluff, 10% blame-shifting, and 10% me quietly Googling if Amazon is hiring. $97K/year to listen to buzzwords and die inside.
we’re a team until it’s time to blame someone
something goes wrong and suddenly it’s all on me. the guy making $33k a year. cool. maybe next time i’ll just vanish like the salaried folks do.
Got called in on my day off again
Can’t wait to spend my only day off bagging someone else’s shift, all for that sweet L1 paycheck that barely covers gas. I love being reliable 😐
ANYONE ACTUALLY USE THE LEARNING APP?
I KEEP SEEING THE ME@WALMART APP PUSH LEARNING STUFF, BUT I’VE NEVER USED IT. IS IT JUST FLUFF OR IS THERE ACTUALLY SOMETHING USEFUL IN THERE?
What skills are actually useful here?
I want to grow in general, not necessarily move up, but I don’t know what skills are valued. Is it tech stuff? Operations? People skills?
Any Associates Working Toward Corporate Roles?
Just wondering, has anyone here actually made the leap from the store to a home office job? How’d you start the process?
stay positive????
sure, i’ll stay positive. positively broke. positively exhausted. positively sick of l2 managers who’ve never worked freight but got opinions.
L2 Pay Feels Good Until the Breakdown Hits
I thought $97K would solve all my problems. Turns out it just buys me enough Uber Eats to stay miserable and overworked at my desk.
Walmart loves to pretend we’re doing great
They handed out little “You’re Essential!” stickers last week. I’m still at $33K and eating noodles for dinner. Thanks for the sticker, I guess?
Welcome to Walmart, Where We Cry in Freezers
Had a meltdown in the walk-in because I’m working full time hours on a part time paycheck. L1 salary: $33K and emotional damage.
My legs and my soul hurts
8-hour shift on SCO with no chair. My knees said I’m 60. My paycheck said L1. Still waiting for HR to explain how this is “competitive pay.”
Is the ‘Open Door’ Really Open?
I asked a higher-up about my career growth. Got told to “use the open door.” Tried it. The door wasn’t just closed. It felt locked.
Being Reliable Doesn’t Equal Advancement
I haven’t called out in 2 years, cover shifts all the time, and still haven’t moved up. Meanwhile, someone with 4 callouts last month just got promoted. So what’s the formula?
Walmart vs Microsoft: Software Engineer Pay
Microsoft L60 engineers earn ~$225K/year. Walmart’s L5 pays ~$204K. The gap isn’t huge—but Microsoft’s brand opens more doors externally. Walmart’s pay is competitive, but the external perception still lags.
... read moreWeekend differential… doesn’t exist
Store teams work holidays, weekends, overnights—but get no pay differential. Meanwhile, corporate roles are strictly Mon–Fri with remote flexibility. Same company. Completely different relationship with time.
... read more"You’ve been moved to Cap 1"
Walmart loves “reallocating labor.” One week you’re a cashier. Next you’re stocking at 5AM. No training, no conversation. Just a schedule change. It’s not a promotion. It’s whiplash.
Pension is there—but underused
Walmart still offers a 401(k) with match + profit sharing, plus a pension-like plan for eligible associates. But few store employees engage with it. Meanwhile, corporate tech hires get financial onboarding. Benefit parity means nothing without awareness.
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