Topics regarding layoffs at Sam's Club

Topics regarding layoffs at Sam's Club

What's the point?

The event on November 10th was much more of a success than Black Friday. We only had thirty five people in line at 7am compared to 135 on event day. Our club had pretty much the same experience. I'm starting to wonder if Black Friday should even be a... — read more 

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| 990 views | | 5 replies (last November 27, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WlWttwK

I am so happy

So happy I stop working for this company call Sam's Club worst place ever. Dealing with lazy a!! Ppl including TL that don't do S!!! That don't even know how to load up a gift card,online returns,scan tax exempt paper... talking about the GM and... — read more 

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| 1080 views | | 4 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WlJZXnK

Previous wireless associate without many answers

Hey! Our club was the last of our market to go to the 3rd party reps & I’ve been out since the 17th. Nobody could tell me an exact amount on my severance, they said I would find out more once I was terminated. Still haven’t heard anything.. I was... — read more 

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| 980 views | | 3 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WkkEeFq

Membership Cards

I feel change is coming to membership cards very soon. The new cards are weird and members dont like their name or picture not being on them. I hear so many say they just use some one else card. With self check out you cant see the card or stop them... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 4 replies (last December 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WjIM0RJ

Jewelry

When is the jewelry department going to be unmanned?? So very disgusted with the new counter and LACK of support from HO. IM ready to go... most of the time they have us doing other things anyway... Why have jewelry associates?? Very stressful trying... — read more 

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| 2170 views | | 13 replies (last December 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wj2PQ5p

Optical and pharmacy

Has anyone heard anything about sams club getting rid of the optical depts come the new year? Or pharmacy?

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| 3720 views | | 7 replies (last November 29, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wj0a9QE

The writing is on the wall

I work in cash office. I had a manager tell me that, that is the only area he's NOT heard about them cutting. We were one of the ones that lost their PTC. I thank the Lord that this part time job is not our only income. When they start cutting the... — read more 

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| 1980 views | | 5 replies (last November 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WhK0Wmz

I hate Black Friday

Anybody else noticed that even the nicest members seem to turn into Mr. Hyde on Black Friday? I can only imagine how bad it would get if we were actually open on Thanksgiving itself (silver lining in everything, I guess.) I'm telling you, the day has... — read more 

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| 991 views | | 6 replies (last November 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WhDnypf

Riding out the storm

Just waiting until my job is eliminated and taking my severance!! I know it’s coming and I honestly can’t wait to get outta here after 15 years. So sad because the company used to be awesome. Now Fuhrner and Gisel are destroying us from the inside... — read more 

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| 1470 views | | 3 replies (last November 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WhuvfoV

Mandatory meeting info

Just to let you guys know, these mandatory meetings that are happening is to let all the clubs know you can’t stack no more then 2 pallets in the top steel. Things have been falling and the company is demanding no more then 2 pallets in the top... — read more 

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| 2420 views | | 9 replies (last November 23, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WgKYRu4

Mandatory meeting of the managers on the 26th

My manager informed us he has a mandatory meeting next week along with the others. So something is up. 26th. Found this as a reply on another thread. Does anyone know, or has anyone heard what this is about? Does anyone have any info on this?

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| 5790 views | | 21 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WfpS2HY

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Let's have a little radio silence, and just dwell on the good in each of our lives these next few days. I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll get back to the crazy soon ❤️😉

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| 1630 views | | 20 replies (last November 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WeyMm9w

BYOD

So now the company wants to save money by having hourly associates load their cell phones with Sam’s devices. Your cell phone will be your new TC70 & you don’t get any discount from the company off your cell phone service. Who wants to do that? Not... — read more 

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| 2320 views | | 14 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+We9EwoH

Don't wait around for severance

Taxes will eat almost half of it. There are other things out there. Amazing how you can apply yourself when you really really have to. Yes I have a family and kids to feed. Yes I had a lot invested in Sams. You don't know what you can do until you... — read more 

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| 1300 views | | 3 replies (last November 21, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WekN0r2

nights

Will nights move to days in 2019? If so will they lay off some of night shift or will ever one keep their job

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| 1210 views | | 2 replies (last November 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WeYTRT7

Produce

What is going on with the changes in Produce

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| 1020 views | | 2 replies (last November 25, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WeDVr1B

Conference Call Today

Does anyone know what is going on with the conference call today??

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| 2040 views | | 7 replies (last November 27, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WdhLriZ

The flawed practices in dealing with employees

People make the mistake of believing they as an individual are important to Sam's. The management is trained to steer you toward believing in Sam's as if it were a worthy cause like saving whales. When a person wakes up , like Neo Waking up in his... — read more 

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| 1090 views | | 4 replies (last December 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wdd452Z

Shunned

Is anyone else feeling shunned because youre not wanting another position in the club. My managers dont speak to me they talk over me instead of to me. December 7 will be a great day. I wish them good luck.

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| 1590 views | | 13 replies (last November 26, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WdS6tQ2

Club Hours Changing

I keep hearing club hours will be changing after the holidays. Clubs will start opening at 10 like we use to. Any truth to this ?

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| 3950 views | | 8 replies (last November 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wct4vFW

Cross training

Sam's Club received direction from HO to cross train associates in different areas. This leads me to believe there are big changes on the horizon. They are up to something

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| 4510 views | | 21 replies (last December 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WayKmBT

Membership Cards

I still cant figure out why we are handing out membership cards with no name and no pictures on them. We take their pic but once you scan their card at the register it does not show who they are. What is this all about any ideas?

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| 1980 views | | 13 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W9jYV6o

Interesting

MarketWatch CAPITOL REPORT Bernie Sanders rolls out ‘Stop WALMART Act’ that would block stock buybacks until retailer raises pay By Victor Reklaitis Published: Nov 15, 2018 4:21 pm ET Legislation aims to prohibit big employers from repurchasing... — read more 

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| 1590 views | | 4 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W9ufQZL

TMA Eliminated February 2019

TMA will be eliminated as of February 2019, that will free up 4-5 assotiates that way when cross training happens, the MGT can focus more on the sales floor, TMA has been eliminated in several clubs already.

Still here

Not sure if that is good or bad. I am personnel thought I was goner Monday

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| 1460 views | | 3 replies (last November 16, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W9Plj9b

Checked out

I wish they would come on with the Severance. I would be a fool to leave without my money and the opportunity to apply for unemployment. Call me what you want I’m taking a break. Stop wasting my time in the office Sam’s Club. Poor associates you all... — read more 

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| 2040 views | | 12 replies (last November 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W89To8X

Any Clubs with no night crew

Are there any associates on here who's club does not have a night crew and if so how in the world do they even get close to meeting company standards.

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| 2100 views | | 9 replies (last November 19, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8evCsy

It’s just business

Just because sales are up doesn’t necessarily mean that profits are up. Profit is what you pay everything with. From utilities to yes wages. The physical stores now require less customer service With improvements with technology it’s only a matter of... — read more 

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| 700 views | | 2 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W83hhrD

No one is safe

I have been with Sam’s for 34 years, they never promised us forever. With that being said, I really thought if you worked hard and did not call in you would be safe. NO ONE is safe, they will always be looking to cut back. As much as I think I’m... — read more 

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| 790 views | | 3 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8vLwwO

Hours being cut at worst possible moment

Why are hours being cut when we know for a fact we'll not only need more hours but more people? Where's the logic in this? What are they trying to accomplish?

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| 980 views | | 8 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8Nbk1S

Cross training.

We barely have enough associates left in the building, now they are requiring associates to cross train in other area. 4 cashiers as the lines get long, members don’t jnderwhy we won’t open another register, but will empty the members carts. Example... — read more 

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| 1510 views | | 3 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W8YfnRK

Club Manager Schedule

Club managers used to be required to close 1or 2 nights a week. Normally worked 7-5. Mine NEVER closes and comes in at 6. Is this new? Or does my Club Manager think he is better then everyone else and follows his own rules and makes his own schedule?... — read more 

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| 3340 views | | 36 replies (last February 9, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+W8ci3rn

Byod for hourly.

Even if they pay for my plan I will not use it. Will they replace if dropped and it breaks while doing my job? It is a big way to save them money. If people use there phones Sam's doesn't need to buy as many Tc70's.

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| 4200 views | | 22 replies (last November 17, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W7VoUlp

Wondering

Club managers call yesterday and now

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| 1900 views | | 9 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W729mBl

Where are they?

Does anyone know what happened to the PTCs in test markets where they eliminated their positions?

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| 2070 views | | 15 replies (last November 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+W7g9aH6

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