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Welcome to our "Others" online community designed for all other Walmart associates not specifically mentioned in our larger groups such as Supercenters, Sam's Club, Vision Centers, Pharmacies, Home Office, Tech, etc. This platform is a dedicated space for you to connect with colleagues from various departments and roles that play unique and vital roles in our operations. Here, you can discuss the specific challenges and opportunities that come with your distinct positions within Walmart. Share your experiences, seek advice, and explore topics such as pay, interviews, career growth, work procedures, collaboration across departments, work-life balance, pay, and interactions with management. Join this growing TBT community to engage in meaningful conversations and support one another in navigating the diverse landscape of Walmart's global ecosystem.
When the printer eats your label sheet
Can we all agree the printer in the backroom is the real villain? I’ve lost so many label sheets to that thing. You feed it in straight, it still finds a way to jam.
Those early morning rushes hit different
There’s something about those first two hours when we open. Customers are rushing, coffee’s barely kicked in, and you’re already getting flagged for backup.
CAP2 is a workout nobody talks about
Working CAP2 is like working out in a warehouse gym no one else knows about. You’re lifting, moving, sweating, and racing the clock all day. It’s not a desk job, that’s for sure.
Customers who throw money on the belt
I’ll never get used to customers who toss their cash on the belt and expect you to pick it up like it’s nothing.
That one aisle you always get stuck zoning
Why is it always the same aisle I end up zoning? I swear I know the dog food section better than my own kitchen at this point.
The problem with last-minute truck changes
Why does it always feel like the worst shifts start with someone saying, “Oh by the way, the truck’s arriving early today”? That’s exactly what happened this morning. We were supposed to have a regular freight drop at noon, but it rolled in at 8AM.
Half the CAP2 team wasn’t even there yet. Only three of us were available to unload, and the pallets were stacked higher than usual because they doubled up the freight. No callouts from the DC. No heads-up from management. We’re just standing there trying to figure out how to move product faster than we physically can.
Every time this happens, the store falls apart. OGP gets backed up because there’s no floor space, customers start tripping over pallets, and the coaches just look at us like, “Why aren’t you done yet?” Maybe because we weren’t given a chance to plan for this?
We pushed as fast as we could, but we left pallets on the floor all day. There’s just no way around it when nobody tells you the truck schedule until it’s literally backing into the dock.
... read moreThe long, slow death of our breakroom
Every Walmart associate knows the breakroom has its own set of problems, but ours is next level. The microwave is permanently stained with some ancient spaghetti sauce, the vending machines eat your money without even pretending to try, and the fridge looks like a science project.
The AC barely works, the chairs are either missing or cracked, and there’s always that one guy watching loud TikToks with no headphones. Today I went in for lunch and couldn’t even find a clean spot to sit. There were papers, random freight labels, and an empty pizza box from three days ago.
What’s worse is management talks about “improving associate spaces” but literally nothing has changed in the past year. We got a new water jug last summer and that was the big win. It’s funny, but also not. A better breakroom would actually make a huge difference. It’s where we reset. It’s where we survive the day. It deserves some respect.
... read moreWalmart curbside pickup isn’t the easy job people think it is
It’s wild how many people think curbside pickup is just “walking around shopping.” It’s not. It’s a constant race against the clock. Today I picked over 350 items, loaded five orders in less than an hour, and still got flagged for “being behind” because one frozen order slowed me down.
I had to swap out items on the fly because half the meat was missing, dairy pallets were still on the floor, and produce wasn’t even dropped yet. Then you’re out there in the heat, sprinting between cars, getting soaked if it rains, and trying to keep people happy when their entire order had to be subbed.
OGP is a full-body workout. And if you don’t move fast, your pick rate tanks and you get the side-eye from the TL. It’s pressure from every angle. It’s not the “chill” gig people think it is. It’s hustle from start to finish.
... read moreThe shift that felt like five
It’s funny how some shifts just drain the life out of you. Today felt like I worked five days in one. Walked in, immediately told we’re short in OGP and Frozen, and two people from GM called out. I got pulled into dairy, then spent most of the morning jumping between pallets and covering self-checkout because front end was drowning.
I didn’t even know where I was supposed to be after lunch. Coaches told me to go zone grocery, but OGP was panicking because the pick times were behind. So I floated between areas trying to help, while my own department sat untouched. By the end of the shift, freight was still sitting, no one had touched the endcaps, and the TL was asking why we were behind.
I don’t even remember half the stuff I did today. I just know my feet still hurt.
... read moreThe day everything broke
I don’t even know where to start with today’s shift. Came in early because I knew we were short, but I didn’t expect everything to fall apart in the first hour. First, the baler jammed and maintenance wasn’t available. Then the printer at the service desk went down and nobody could print pickup labels. The handhelds started crashing, and the CBL logins weren’t working for three new hires.
While we’re scrambling to fix tech, our truck shows up with double pallets. One dock door wouldn’t open, and the other was already half-blocked. CAP2 is missing two people, so the unload is crawling. At the same time, the self-checkouts start glitching, and a whole group of customers is getting stuck. I end up running between the floor, front end, and backroom for most of the day, just trying to put out fires.
What’s wild is that not a single coach stepped in until two hours before close. Then suddenly it was, “Why isn’t this done yet?” Sir, the universe literally fought us all day. But sure, let’s pretend this was just poor time management. Some days I wonder if they even see what’s happening on the floor or if they just watch it burn from their office.
... read moreWhen customers remember you
Had a customer come in today and say, “Hey, you helped me last week!” They remembered me by name. Small thing but honestly made my whole shift.
Walmart curbside pickup is a workout
Loaded nine orders in a row today. Felt like I ran a 5K between the cooler and the parking lot. People think OGP is a “chill” job. My back says otherwise.
When the breakroom microwave betrays you
I heated up some leftover spaghetti today and the microwave fully exploded it all over the inside. Just sauce everywhere. I spent more time cleaning the microwave than eating my food. Breakroom karma hit me hard.
... read moreWalmart pharmacy is so underrated
Shoutout to our pharmacy team. Customers don’t realize how much pressure they’re under, from constant phone calls to filling scripts fast while dealing with insurance nonsense. They deserve way more love.
... read moreWhy is the register tape always missing?
Cashiers will understand—why is register tape never where it’s supposed to be? It’s always gone when you need it most. Today I had to beg three departments for one roll.
When managers don’t read the schedules they made
Had a coach ask me why I wasn’t in Frozen today. Sir, you scheduled me in GM. He checked the paper, went quiet, then just walked away like he was never part of the conversation. I love it here.
Please stop hiding trash in the bins
To whoever keeps stuffing broken hangers, old drinks, and plastic bags behind the bins in apparel—why? It takes two seconds to walk it to the compactor. Please. I’m begging.
That magical moment when no one calls out
You ever walk in expecting disaster, only to find out everyone actually showed up? I got that today. All departments covered, freight moving on time, carts not overflowing. Felt like seeing a unicorn in the wild. Of course, tomorrow will probably be back to chaos, but I’m taking the win while I can.
... read moreDoes Walmart take Apple Pay now?
Random but can someone confirm—does Walmart finally take Apple Pay or are we still pretending that Scan & Go is the better option? I’ve had customers swear they used it but every time I try it’s still a no.
... read moreSome days it’s just vibes
I came in today with no freight, no plan, no direction. Coach said, “Do what you can.” So that’s what I did. Zoned one aisle, fixed three end caps, helped with carts, and somehow got pulled to backup cashier four times. Honestly, the whole shift was just me making it up as I went along.
... read moreHow Many Attendance Points Allowed?
Quick question: how many attendance points does Walmart allow before termination? I know it’s changed over the years. Some say 5, others say 9. What’s the current policy at your store?
How to Check Occurrences at Walmart?
Is there an easy way to check occurrences at Walmart without going through a team lead? I’d rather just look it up myself to avoid an awkward convo lol. Can we see them in the app or somewhere on OneWalmart?
... read moreSpark driver is no easy job you know
Y’all gotta stop ordering 6 cases of water and then live on 3rd floor w no elevator. I carry all that up the stairs n u tip me $2 like bruh I’m not a robot I got arms n legs 😩
Walmart employee stock login issues
Is anyone else locked out of their Walmart employee stock login? I tried to check my shares after the last paycheck and couldn’t get past the login screen. Keeps looping me back. Wondering if it’s a system wide thing or just mine?
... read moreDo you not realize Corporate Monitoring this
Do not realize corporate is monitoring all these talks? they need to get information for pending problems and concerns. but you had the app to voice your concern and all kinds of things through your app for Walmart for years and the issues and problems and concerns are all still there. however in those years issues and concerns have come up outside of corporate offices. they want to try to get ahead of those concerns by using this tactic. Concerns have been forwarded to them mentioned to them called on to them written letters to them and they not done anything. The environment is toxic.
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