Let's talk about things at work!
Walmart doesn't have the worst customers
I know many of you think it's impossible, but it's not. I've worked at a Dollar Tree. I still have nightmares from it. Be grateful for the customers we have here, is all that I can say.
Getting rid of "bad performers" who are anything but
I'm wondering, I'm no longer at Walmart but it'd be nice to know if the company is still getting rid of people like they did last year for supposedly being bad performers when they just wanted an excuse to cut a bunch of us after raising pay without paying us severance? (And yes, I was one of those who were cut in that way and I'm still pi^^^d about it.)
It's all about the small things
You know what makes me happy? When unruly kids actually listen to you. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Usually when I see a kid messing up a display or playing with items that should not be played with or doing whatever else they're not supposed to be doing, if I tell them to stop, they'll cue the waterworks or just ignore me. But on a rare occasion when a kid not only stops but apologizes, it makes my day. What can I say, I see so many cr^ppy things throughout the day that a small thing like this helps make it all bearable.
Are Sam's Clubs better than Walmart?
I've been working at Walmart for two years and I've hated every minute of it. I recently applied for a position at Sam's Club and I have my interview next week. I'd just like to know, since it's basically the same company, are employees treated any better at Sam's? I don't want to change jobs and find myself in the same situation I'm in here. I'd rather wait for an opportunity somewhere else and stick with the devil I know until it pops up.
Some positivity
We meet so many horrible customers every day that it would be nice to hear about some of the positive experiences you've had. My favorite recent interaction was with an elderly lady who tried to give ... [open entire post]
Is anybody at Walmart because they want to be?
The only reason why I'm working here is because I don't have much choice where I live. Other than Walmart, the only other places I could get a job are the usual fast food joints, which I think are ... [open entire post]
Manager pay
I've heard hourly managers are paid $30 an hour. Is this true? I'll really have to up my game and work on getting promoted if it is.
Why is training so bad?
Why am I expected to learn most of the things on the go? Is it now too expensive to train new employees?
If they want you out, they'll find a way to do it
Even if you are an exemplary employee, they'll find some loophole to fire you. They'll terminate you for anything, no matter how small or insignificant it is in reality. We've just lost a great ... [open entire post]
Question about transfering
I was considering transfering to a different location, and was wondering if I am even eligable. After how many months (or years) can I do that? Does it depend on my department?
I'm getting tired of this
I feel like somebody has it out for me. I'm getting pulled into the office for the smallest things. I got told off one day for being in a bad mood. Are you freakin' kidding me? How is this okay? It's ... [open entire post]
The lack of car crashes is astounding
It's surprising that with all the close calls we witness at the parking lot each day, there aren't more accidents. At least when it comes to my store. Is it the same for everybody?
I've started ignoring customers and my life became instantly better
Not all customers of course, but if it's not in my department, I just walk away. I pretend I didn't hear them and let somebody else deal with it. Call me a ba^^^^d, but I don't care. It's working for ... [open entire post]
