Other
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.
Night Shift Survival Skills
I swear, if working overnights doesn’t build character, I don’t know what does. Career development? More like becoming a caffeine-powered zombie with excellent box-cutting skills.
Overqualified for Minimum Wage
After all the training I’ve had here, I could run half the departments. Yet somehow my paycheck still screams “entry-level.”
Becoming a Problem Magnet
At some point, I became “the guy who can fix things.” Don’t know when it happened. One day I was just stocking shelves, the next day people were pulling me from across the store to help with price overrides, broken scanners, or a pi^^^d-off customer demanding a manager. Nobody asked me if I wanted this responsibility, but now it’s apparently my unofficial job title. The silver lining? I’ve basically leveled up in crisis management without any corporate training.
... read moreOvernight Means Zombie Mode
By 4 AM I’m hallucinating cereal boxes talking to me. L1 money, no sleep.
L2 Salary L1 Problems
$105K/year and I’m still fixing the printer because IT “will get to it later.”
The sneaky resume builder
Half the stuff I’ve learned here, I never realized was “professional skills” until I started updating my resume. Problem solving? Check. Time management? Big check. Conflict resolution? Oh, you have no idea. Walmart might not always feel like career growth, but it’s giving me the tools whether I like it or not.
... read moreLearning the Hard Way
They told me to run a task I’d never seen before. No guide, no instructions just, “It needs to be done by the end of your shift.” So I figured it out, step by step, and now I’m apparently the go-to person for it. Honestly, Walmart teaches you by tossing you into the deep end and hoping you can swim.
... read moreMaster of chaos
You know how people list “thrives under pressure” on resumes? Yeah, I can actually back that up now. Between late shipments, short staffing, and the occasional equipment meltdown, I’ve learned how to think on my feet like my life depends on it. Walmart might be stressing me out, but it’s making me sharp.
... read moreTrial and error but mostly error
They put me in a role I’d never done before, with zero training, and then acted surprised when I screwed up. Like, sorry for not magically knowing your outdated system? But now I know it like the back of my hand. Honestly, I think half of “career growth” here is just failing until you stop failing.
... read moreThe unexpected resume builder
Half the stuff I do at Walmart has nothing to do with my job title, but damn if it doesn’t look good on paper. By the time I leave, I’ll have more random skills than a reality TV survivalist.
New Skills by Accident
I came here thinking I’d only stock shelves. Now I can unpack a truck, reset a planogram, and run a register. All learned because someone didn’t show up and I “had to step in.”
Crisis management 101
Truck’s late, two people called out, system’s down, and corporate’s breathing down our necks. And yet, somehow, we get through it. If that’s not professional crisis management experience, I don’t know what is.
... read moreL2 Sounds Fancy Until You Live It
Sure, I make $115K/year. But that also means I’m answering emails at 11PM and working weekends.
Why Is the Break Room Fridge Always Gross
Something in there is moving on its own. I’m L1, not a biohazard cleanup crew.
Quick meetings are never quick
We meet to “discuss efficiency” and waste an hour doing nothing. Great use of my $33K/year.
Corporate thinks L2 means superhuman
I’m L2, $105K/year, and drowning in reports. Oh, and apparently now I “own” three projects I didn’t ask for.
Training New People Who Make More Than Me
Corporate magic: I’m L1 at $15/hr, yet I’m teaching someone fresh out of orientation who’s already at $16/hr. Make it make sense.
PTO Payouts on Departure
In many states, Walmart pays out unused PTO when an associate leaves, giving a financial cushion between jobs.
Walmart’s Retirement Contribution for Long-Tenured Associates
After a set tenure, Walmart adds profit-sharing contributions to retirement accounts even if the associate isn’t contributing.
Career Growth from Store to Corporate
Many corporate leaders started in hourly roles in Walmart stores, highlighting internal promotion pathways that are less common in big tech.
Walmart’s Shorter Equity Vesting
3-year equity vesting at Walmart means faster access to RSUs compared to Microsoft’s 5-year schedule, appealing to employees with shorter-term plans.
Insurance for Part-Time Associates
Unlike many large companies, Walmart offers health insurance options to eligible part-time employees after a waiting period.
Walmart vs VMware: Staff Engineer Compensation
At Staff level, Walmart pays around $185K base, VMware about $182K. VMware’s equity is higher, but Walmart’s bonus structure can close the gap.
