Stores
Welcome to our Walmart Stores associates community! This platform is made with a goal of connecting associates across the Store locations, creating a space to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities you face. From navigating limited services to handling the bustling demands of urban retail, share your experiences, seek advice, and discuss everything from pay and work-life balance to management actions. Join this TBT community to engage in meaningful conversations and support each other!!!
Getting to Full-Time Is a Battle
You’d think asking for more hours would be welcomed, but nope. Been trying to go full-time for months and all I get is, “We’ll let you know.” Hard to grow a career when you’re stuck at 28 hrs a week.
... read moreHard to Get Ahead Without Connections
I’ve noticed the people who get ahead are usually tight with leadership. Doesn’t matter if you’re a strong worker, if you’re not in their circle, you’re stuck. Frustrating.
How Do You Get Noticed for Promotions?
What actually makes someone stand out for a promotion at Walmart? Is it availability, metrics, kissing up? Just trying to figure out what I should focus on to move forward instead of wasting energy.
Is There a Real Career Path Here?
So many of us come in thinking we’ll climb up the ladder if we work hard. But what’s the actual Walmart career path supposed to look like? Is it always team lead coach manager? Or is there another way? Anyone made it out of hourly?
... read moreCareer Development Talk vs. Reality
Walmart always talks about supporting your career growth, but on the floor? You're lucky if your manager even knows what your goals are. Nobody's checking in, nobody’s mentoring.
Weirdest Return Ever
Had a guy try to return a used plunger. Said it “didn’t work right.” Sir. It’s a plunger. You used it. Why would I take that back?💀
Tech Problems Every Day
One of the registers has been down for a month. We all know it’s broken. Customers get mad, we get flustered, and corporate still won’t fix it. Budget cuts, I guess?
SelfCheckout
Why do people act like self checkout is rocket science? I’m posted there every shift and 90% of my time is spent removing “unexpected item in the bagging area.”
The Inventory Game
Inventory nights feel like a fever dream. We stay till 3am counting socks and cereal, and it still somehow ends up wrong. Who’s moving the numbers around?!
Getting Transferred Ain’t That Easy
I’ve been trying to transfer to a different Walmart for months. My current store is a mess. Short staffed, overworked, and the management’s clueless. Thought maybe a new location would give me a fresh start, but nope. It’s like pulling teeth. Nobody tells you how hard it is to actually get approved to move. Just sitting here, stuck, refreshing the transfer request page like it’s gonna magically change.
... read moreWorkplace Feels Toxic
This place has become a full-on toxic workplace. People snapping, managers yelling, and everyone’s overworked. The energy here is not it.
Treated unfairly for speaking up
Told the truth, stood up for a coworker, and now I’m being scheduled weekends back to back. Walmart unfair treatment at its finest.
Favoritism ruins morale
You work hard, they ignore you. You kiss up to the manager, you get promoted. Walmart favoritism is so real.
Bullying Isn’t Just for Kids
Never thought I’d be 34 years old dealing with bullying at Walmart. Management just laughs it off like it’s drama. It’s not.
I Missed a Shift and Panicked
Missed my shift today and went into full panic mode. I didn’t know how many points I had. Walmart attendance rules are confusing as hell sometimes.
2025 Point System Is Wild
The Walmart point system in 2025 feels stricter. One bad week and you’re on thin ice.
When Management “Forgets”
I reminded my manager three times about my timeoff request for my sister’s wedding. Guess who’s scheduled to work that day anyway? Apparently, personal lives don’t matter here.
Where’s the Mentorship?
Other companies have mentorship programs or development checkins. Here? You just wing it and hope someone notices. That’s not a career path, it’s survival mode.
How to Transfer for a Better Role?
I’m thinking about switching stores to chase a team lead opening. Has anyone here transferred and gotten promoted at the new store? Curious how that process worked for you.
Break Room Etiquette? Nonexistent.
Y’all ever open the break room fridge and instantly regret it? People just LEAVE food in there for weeks. Like… why does the pasta have mold and a fork stuck in it?
Night shift chronicles
The overnight crew deserves an award. We restock everything, fix other people’s messes, AND deal with the 2am weirdos. But all we get is under eye bags and broken carts.
Advice for Newbies Who Want to Move Up?
Been here about 3 months and already thinking long term. I actually want to grow here, so what should I be doing early on to set myself up for promotions?
Overachieving doesn’t get u ahead
I’ve picked up extra shifts, trained new hires, stayed late, you name it. Still overlooked. Starting to think I should just do the bare minimum like everyone else who’s getting promoted.
