Let's talk about things at work!
How are we out of carts again
Opened this morning to a completely empty cart bay. Not one inside, none in the vestibule, and nobody scheduled for cart duty for another hour. Guess who got to sprint outside in 90-degree weather to drag a dozen in between helping customers. If you’ve never chased carts in humidity before sunrise, you haven’t truly worked retail. #CartWrangler #EarlyMorningChaos
... read moreClean up on aisle… every aisle
You ever try to zone a department and it’s like customers are following behind undoing every bit of it? Fold a shirt, two more fall off the hanger. Line up soup cans, someone knocks over the next row. It’s like playing retail whack-a-mole and losing. #ZoningWoes #RetailLife
... read moreWe don’t get paid enough to be yelled at by strangers
Some customers come in already mad, looking for someone to take it out on. Today it was me, over a price tag that wasn’t updated fast enough. Got cursed out, accused of “lying,” and when I stayed calm, I was told I had an “attitude.” What are we supposed to do? Let them scream until they’re satisfied? There’s no support when that happens. We’re just expected to smile and take it. Some days, I wonder why we even bother. #RetailBurnout #RespectGoesBothWays
... read moreToo many bosses, not enough workers
Every time I turn around, there’s a new manager, team lead, or supervisor with a different opinion on how to do the job. “Zone from front to back,” one says. “No, zone back to front,” says another. Meanwhile, we’re trying to stock a department with one person while fielding customer questions and pushing carts. Can we get fewer people giving instructions and more actually helping on the floor? #TooManyVoices #LetUsWork
... read moreFreight’s late, team’s tired, and we’re still expected to finish
Truck was supposed to arrive by 10PM. It rolled in after midnight. Everyone’s energy was already gone before we even opened a single pallet. And of course, leadership still expects everything processed before open. No extra help, no adjusted expectations—just hustle harder. So we’re tearing through product, dodging safety just to meet invisible deadlines. No break coverage. No backup. And then they’ll wonder why people are calling out left and right. The burnout is real. #OvernightStruggles #UnrealisticExpectations
... read moreRegister roulette
Why is it that no matter what register I get on, it suddenly becomes the magnet for every problem customer in the store? Price checks, coupons that won’t scan, someone arguing over a 50 cent discount. And all while the line behind them starts to form a small mob. #CashierChronicles #EverydayRetail
... read moreFrozen freight and no gloves again
Started the shift with a load of freezer pallets and guess what—no gloves again. Every time I ask, it’s the same excuse: “They’re on order.” We’re expected to move ice-cold product with bare hands like it’s no big deal. Numb fingers, broken boxes, soaked sleeves. Just another day in the arctic aisle. #FreezerLife #RetailRealities
... read moreDiscrimination still happens
Not saying all stores are the same, but the discrimination I’ve witnessed firsthand is ridiculous. Favoritism, ignored complaints, and zero accountability.
Filing a Complaint Was a Headache
Tried reporting an issue to Walmart HR and it felt like it went into a black ho^e. No updates, no follow-up. Why even have a complaint system?
Walmart Interview Prep
Anyone know what questions Walmart asks in an interview for a stocker? Got mine coming up and wanna be ready.
Can Anyone Confirm This?
How long does a Walmart background check take for a job nowadays? I’ve seen people say anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks. Which one is it?!
Starting Pay
What’s the Walmart starting pay in 2025? It seems to vary by location. New hires at my store said they started higher than I did two years ago.
PPTO explained like I’m new
Can anyone give me a “for dummies” version of Walmart PPTO explained? Just started a few weeks ago and honestly, I’m scared to use it wrong.
job performance reviews stress me out
do walmart job performance reviews actually matter for raises or promotions? or is it just a formality? curious how serious they take it.
Transfer Request Stuck on Pending
Anyone else have their Walmart transfer request status sit on “pending” forever? I applied three weeks ago and haven’t heard a thing.
What’s the Real PPTO Policy?
Okay, what’s the Walmart PPTO policy now? I’ve read three different versions and each one says something different about call-outs and lateness.
Path to Team Lead advice?
Anyone got solid advice on how to get promoted to team lead at Walmart? I’ve got the attendance, work ethic, and experience. Just not the title.
Anyone know the raise policy?
Does anyone know the current Walmart raise policy? I’ve been here over a year and still haven’t seen a bump. Do I have to request it or does it just happen?
Another employee just got fired
Saw another Walmart employee fired for points today… that’s like the third this month. Are they cracking down more lately or what?
Can you use PTO anytime?
Can you use PTO anytime at Walmart or only if it's pre-approved? Some people say it depends on your manager, others say you can drop it in same-day.
Do we always get a raise after eval?
Walmart pay raise after evaluation is that guaranteed or only if your manager thinks you “earned” it? Had a decent review, but still no raise.
What’s Career Preferences For?
Do y’all actually update your Walmart career preferences in Workday? I heard it helps with transfers and promotions, but does anyone check it?
Pay Rate Differences by State
Just curious, what’s the Walmart pay rate by state? I moved from Texas to California and got a $3/hr bump, but the cost of living also tripled.
