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!!!
Discrimination still happens
Not saying all stores are the same, but the discrimination I’ve witnessed firsthand is ridiculous. Favoritism, ignored complaints, and zero accountability.
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.
Which departments get paid more?
What’s the Walmart department pay like across the board? I feel like DSD and maintenance get more love than us on the floor.
Does everyone get a yearly raise?
Is a Walmart yearly raise guaranteed or do you have to hit some performance target? I've been here two years and only got one.
Lunch break policy confusing anyone else?
So what exactly is the Walmart lunch break policy now? I thought we had to take a 30-minute break by the 5th hour, but I’ve seen people skip it entirely with no issue.
How do promotions work here?
What’s the real Walmart promotion policy? Some people jump up in three months, others wait years. Is it all just about who you know?
Switching departments within store
Does anyone know if a Walmart transfer to another department inside the same store needs manager approval or is it all in Workday now?
Anyone know the transfer policy?
What’s the actual Walmart transfer policy these days? I’m trying to move closer to home but not sure how long it takes or who approves it.
So walmart fired me…
Yeah, Walmart fired me last week. Still not 100% sure why. They said "attendance," but my points weren’t even maxed. Anyone else deal with this?
What’s the deal with lunch breaks?
Can someone clarify the Walmart lunch break rules again? I’ve seen some folks getting lunch after 3 hours, others after 6. Managers say it depends, but that’s vague AF.
Behind the scenes boss
Trying to keep everyone on schedule and calm while the store’s chaos peaks. Some days I’m the superhero no one sees.
Toilet Paper Mystery
Why does the toilet paper aisle always run out fastest? Just restocked it again and it’s gone in 20 minutes. This job’s a never-ending hustle.
Caught in the act
Caught someone trying to sneak out with a full cart. Buddy, the cameras saw everything. No free shopping here.
Scanner Drama
Longest line today and the scanner decided to act up. Customers getting impatient but I’m just trying to keep my cool. One beep at a time, right?
Feedback for not ignoring
so yesterday at the end of my shift, I decided that this morning I wouldnt walk past something that needed fixing just because it wasnt my job unless it was obviously more than a small fix. But now I've been given feedback for poor time management even though I was on target with my own tasks. wtf? did I step on someones toes?
... read moreAssociate's Bad Habits
At my store in South Texas, there is an associate who takes her breaks at the smoking area which is actually a rock garden. She refuses to put her ABC gum in the trash can, throws them into the rocks instead. I counted 23 pieces of her gum just now. Just freaking gross!
... read morePickup App Broken Again
The Walmart pickup app not working issue is back… again. Half our customers say it crashes when they try to check in. Anyone found a workaround?
Grocery Bag Fee for Pickup?
Has anyone’s store started charging a Walmart grocery pickup bag fee yet? Ours just added it and customers are NOT happy. Curious how other stores are handling it.
Grocery pickup tips?
Any fellow OGP folks got advice for making Walmart grocery pickup smoother during peak hours? We’ve been slammed lately and can’t keep up with substitutions.
Flu shots at Walmart still a thing?
Customer asked, “Does Walmart do flu shots?” and I blanked 😅. I thought we always did but haven’t seen anything this season yet. Any pharmacy folks confirm?
Does PTO Have to Be Approved?
Can someone confirm does PTO have to be approved before you use it at Walmart? TL said no, but then denied my request in the system. What’s the truth?
Walmart call out line not working?
Anyone having trouble with the Walmart call out line lately? I tried calling in sick and it just kept looping me through menus. Had to text my TL instead.
Max cash back at Walmart?
Anyone know how much cash back you can get at Walmart now? I used to get $100 but I heard there’s a new cap depending on the card type.
