We deserve Strong Capable Leaders at Club and Market level. We who serve our Members and the Company under many difficult situations Must demand it! What is going on here is simply tragic! Horrible visits, poor Morale, the Answer is Experienced... — read more
Let’s Talk Straight!!!
We need a quick U turn and all of us know that. There is a need for experienced tough Managers who were demanding but Fair!! Taught disciplines and the Whys behind the hows ? You respected them and they delivered results and established order!! Clubs... — read more
We need a new leadership structure!!! John, Gisele, I hope you’re reading.
Our leaders lead by fear. They have no respect for the individual. When a market manager, regional or other visits a club, it is no longer to reach and train or to help grow sales. They tour to embarrass and berate managers and associates. This would... — read more
Nothing will Change !!
Team Despite all the noise , nothing much will change. I’ve worked here in 15 for years. Man is who he is.. not going to change. Deal with it, accept it or just move on.
Where are previous posts on 15
Taking down?
Business Blitz
@vupluxc the Business blitz moving up to 3 weeks in Oct is BS...they aren't making extra money or raises. My theory is they are using us marketing associates to get company names and info for them that way when they do away with our jobs they have... — read more
MM Manager
Our MM has increased blitz to two weeks in August, one week in September and 3 weeks in October. This has to be tied to extra money he will receive. Just not sure how or how much extra. Anyone know?
Accounting positions
Walmart is in the process of eliminating Accounting dept. They have until oct 15th to work to get severance. We all know Sam's will follow in the future!! Please prepare the best you can....
Targeted/ Harassment
Hey guys! I'm looking for advice. I have a new team lead that started on around July 6th. Ever since he's started, he's been pointing out even the smallest of faults about my work. For example, simply forgetting to swipe complete on FST when done... — read more
Team Leads
Anyone know what going on with new responsibilities for team leads. My team lead said they were going to have the power to hire and fire associates.
Really Have No Clue
Why is this guy on the wire talking about Steel Safety. Hes in a club with the entire top steel is empty. Why don't they go into a club where every aisle is stacked to the rafters, back room is full of freight and talk about steel safety. Why is... — read more
PTO
Hey , do any of you know if there are any specific weeks throughout the year that are blacked out by home office for being able to take PTO time that week?? I know the time off policy states that if you take vacation and there is a holiday that week... — read more
There are Market Managers Being Termed
Rumors very strong there are Market Managers being called in , told to Meet at locations within Market. They are going to be termed. Markets revamped consolidated.
NY State Closures
Sam's Club Sam's Club (#6526) 1/12/2018 Sam's Club (#8171) 1/12/2018 Sam's Club (#8178) 1/12/2018 Sam's Club (#8179) 1/12/2018
Just google “Worlds greediest family “ that’s who you work for.
If you work for Walmart or Sam’s club you are working for the world greediest family. They try to get around every tax loop hole to save their money and don’t give back to their employees. They try to force their employees to come up with money for... — read more
Excellent post
Originally by @URJQOmr-ygf, but I think it deserves its own thread: There are far too many layers of Managers what is the real Value of the MM / FMM or RGM levels it’s just ridiculous. The excuse is Clubs can it escalate without their skillful... — read more
Lowering prices on over 1000 items.
They say it won't effect Sam's share? They say it will work out better? They say margin oh wait they say don't talk about margins anymore!!!
Why So Many , are So Unhappy??
I do not work for the Company , but I would like to know why so very many people are so seriously unhappy or hate the Company? This is not a position so please understand , I mean no disrespect . I really would like to seriously understand why... — read more
"Uncomfortably Full"
"Uncomfortably Full" Welcome to The Cluttered Club. Where if you don't buy the merchandise, you are sure to trip over it. Our new aisles are one shopping cart at a time and you must be in a single file line. Make sure you are quick, because people... — read more
Too many layers of operation
Who else thinks there are too many layers of managers in operations? Dept managers, market managers, club managers and so on... The common thread: they all pass the buck and perk up to take good credit! Streamline the layers and those who do the real... — read more
Open Availability
Any other clubs have managers forcing all associates to have open availability? Even those that are in school, have other jobs, etc. Can a full time associate be forced to? What if you have an availability form in before new management takes over a... — read more
New Receiving App
Wonder which id--t thought this was going to simplify receiving. All this did was make receiving more unorganized than it was. We never use to unload trucks during the day but thats all we do now. Nights cant even finish the DC Trailers
So whos going to fall for there stunts
So wondering which night crews are going to actually post pictures of there empty pallets. Theres already one group of dumb--ses on the front wire. Guess what you will be getting the same raise as the group of people that empty the least amount. The... — read more
Market Manager movement
We have heard several Market Manager changes are in the works also that several have been released. Anyone know the facts. Not looking for rumors just info and where ? Have there been any visits issues please be accurate not trying to be... — read more
Market Manager Movement
We have been hearing a great deal of noise regarding the future of Market Managers! Has anyone else heard this , if so can you confirm. We have heard several are or have been released. Can anyone confirm any visits or issues, we have just bits and... — read more
PAY GRADE CAPS
I read on here a week or so back the the home office raised the level ( A ) pay cap to $ 20.50 an hour, up from $19.95 , I looked on the wire a week or so ago when I first saw this but I cant find this on the wire . If anyone knows or someone from... — read more
Abuse
Maybe if Sam's Club didnt a use their employees that worked hard for them they wouldn't have a high turn over rate rate. Especially the one in Sandhills SC. Many people have quit due to the lack of management listening to them. Also get rid of the... — read more
5 year and under workers
If you have been with this company less than 5 years why are you still here. You really must enjoy a 10-15 cent raise a year. What a joke. Do you really have no self motivation to go out and find something else. If this is you and you are on here... — read more
NEW APPS
All these news APPS... They can’t even keep WALMART ONE up. And running...What a joke.. Ho is never ready for ANY new rollouts. Scan and Go is down quite a bit in the club...members can’t log in a third of the time. We will see!!!!
Brace yourself. Winter is coming!
Brace yourself. This WILL be a cruel winter. If you think your position or status or department is safe, ask yourself “based on what?”. Let the games begin and may the odds be forever in your favor.
Question: But by reading the below post, I think I got my answer.
If they're planning on closing more stores, wouldn't there have to be another management restructuring coming? But by reading below, I see how TL are being giving more management tasks and called hourly managers... Maybe the next restructure will... — read more
Non competitive
I tried to take the leadership test. They e changed it. I was Rated non competitive what does that mean?
Are raises possible outside of yearly 2%?
I am a hard-working associate who has been with the company many years but make only pennies over the $11 dollar starting wage. Is it possible to negotiate a raise with a salaried member of management? Or would it be a waste of my breath and time?... — read more
Optical
Optical changes are never fully accurate-new lab can’t do this or that- no new frame lines as we were told/ I’m wondering what’s next
Lot of b--ching but nothing changing
I continue seeing alot of b--ching but nothing changing. What im seeing is a handful of disgruntled associates that dont get there way about something and come on here b--ching. I bet most of you on here miss quiet a bit of work and dont think twice... — read more
slotting freight
Is there any other clubs that their club managers have them slotting ALL the daytime pallets in the steel that they receive in morning?i guess daytime receiving has to do everything for night crew since night crew says they don't have time to slot... — read more
PTC is gone.... Who is next in line
Receiving daytime
Team lead revision
What is everyone's thoughts on the new responsibilities of teamleads? Heard that they will be responsible for hiring, firing and coaching. If team leads are doing all of these things what is are managers paid for? Team leads get way more... — read more