I really don’t want to stay at Lowe’s, as I don’t see that anything good can come from the way this company is ran, or from this leadership. On the other hand, I really don’t have time to go job-hunting, so the only thing left for me to do is leave and devote my time to finding another job. You can understand that a decision like that is scary, to say the least. So, I was hoping to get some info on just how hard is it to find a job in retail these days? Some say the market is good, some that it isn't. Any tips on job hunting?
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With the economy being like it is, jobs in retail right now are plentiful. Most big companies, like Lowes, are operating without many positions being filled. That being said, if I had a job at Lowe’s but was looking to move then I would be very selective. As bad as Lowe’s is to work for right now, there is worse out there. I’d research very carefully before making a change, but there are lots of online tools now to do that.
If there are other jobs in your area. Bank tellers start around $15, Chick Fil A starts around 14, mortgage processing $17 or $18.... don’t just have eyes for retail.
I think it depends on where you live. In my area, it’s not difficult to find a job in retail.
A bit of advice: Don’t quit Lowe’s until you find your new job, especially if you’re questioning the ease of finding a new position and the state of the market.
Do you work full-time at Lowe’s? If time is an issue and you're full-time employee, ask if you can instead go part-time, secure a new job and then quit Lowe’s.