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Hard to go into so much detail in so little space. Store was intentionally understaffed to keep costs down, me, as an electronics sales associate, had to stock four departments all over the store, solo, which was impossible with the time limits they set down. Managers would get mad and say you have 'no sense of urgency if you didn't meat every single one of those time limits. As well as other abusive things-in front of customers.
Co-workers were usually in their 40s and 50s, and were quite mean and cranky. One occasion, someone came to give me keys to the electronics case, and rather then hand them to me, glared at me and threw them on the floor (man was 50 years old, by the way.) Just like the managers, very unhelpful and condescending, But they expect you to help them at the drop of a hat. And will throw a fit if you don't, even if the reason wasn't entirely up to you. Doing something with a manager isn't a valid reason to not drop what you're doing and run to them, either.
And yes. The rollbacks and everyday low prices do come at great cost to the employees. Overtime is forbidden, and hours that were worked are erased in the computer to lower the pay of the employees to help keep the costs down. Avoid working here, and avoid shopping here and supporting this madness is the best advice I can offer.
Starting salary-$8.90. Vacation time-none. Bonuses-none. Other perks-aside from the low-quality storebrand snacks in the lounge on Friday, none.
LOTS OF FRIEGHT TO RUN AND BEING HELD TO TIME LIMITS THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE. IN ONE BREATH OUR "COMANAGER" SAYS HE REALIZES OUR TIMES AREN'T ACCURATE AND IN THE VERY NEXT BREATH HE'S GETTING ON TO PEOPLE FOR NOT MEETING THEIR TIMES. ALL OF THE PERKS WE HAD FOR WORKING 3RD SHIFT WHEN I STARTED HAVE BEEN TAKEN AWAY FROM US.
ALSO GET THIS WALMART MAKES THIER ASSOC. PAY FOR TRIER OWN CHRISTMAS PARTY BY RAISING MONEY DURING THE YEAR AT POT LUCKS, ECT. THEY DIDNT GIVE ANY DOOR PRIZES FOR CHRISTMAS, NO GIFT CARD, NOTHING. AND AGAIN WE PAID FOR OUR OWN PARTY!!!! BREATH TAKING IF YOU ASK ME. WALMART COULD GIVE A $10 GIFTCARD (TO SPEND IN WALMART OF COURSE) NO HAM NO TURKEY NOTHING....CRAZY
I worked the graveyard shift at walmart for a few years; I know generally how the system works. You are asked to work a insanely large amount of freight in a very short amount of time. Like, for example, the guy who works paper goods is supposed to get his job done before lunch time - and it's usually 10 hours worth of freight! If an associate took those times seriously they would end up having a heart attack in no time. That's just one example. There are many examples in each department. They usually have one manager to be a blunt jerk and another manager to pretend like he's on your side. Every few months the first manager calls you into the back office and literally drills you like you're in the marine corps. The purpose behind having this lousy times is to (A) prevent you from getting the top raise you more than deserve, and (B) to get as much work done as is physically possible in a short amount of time. If you're going to work at walmart, then avoid third shift. That is where all the work is done, and they aren't afraid to crack the whip!
I only worked there for about 2 weeks. It was starting to cost me money to work there because the pay was so little. The managers of my department were horrible and would constantly wonder off during my training week. They taught me nothing except how to do the very basics. When they would leave for an hour or so, I would be alone to run the photo lab by myself with no register access. They never did fix my code for the register so I always had angry customers because no one could pay for their stuff.
pros: i learn a few things about cameras
cons: unprofessional, low pay, lack of training, not a lot of hours.
I don't remember there being many perks. You have to work there a while to get anything, but there seems to be a high turn over rate. They start you at minimum wage.
lots of work little pay
I get 17,000 a year to bust my ass.
$42,000 a year base salary with a bonus based on how much profit we earn. We get a 10% off discount and 2 weeks paid vacation.
Lots of management positions always opening up. This is because of new stores opening but also because of turnover. It’s a fast paced job- answering customer’s questions, managing inventory, working with planograms, managing associates, and so on. It’s not for everyone. It is quite stressful at times. I like working here despite the stress. Some people enjoy hard work like myself. Like I said, you have opportunities here.