What do you think those $9 million in bonuses were for? It was a reward for taking advantage of the pandemic to lay off as many people as possible and make remaining employees feel grateful to even have a job. That way they can continue to treat everybody who's left horribly while offering them low pay and minimum benefits and still be certain nobody will complain. Job well done, I guess.
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I can't stand people who say "you chose this, job, you can leave anytime, it's your problem, not Macy's." b—s— it's not Macy's. I don't know where these people work, but they are not in touch with reality of the company. I don't care if you call me a snowflake, or tell me to grow up, or whatever. The culture of Macy's, especially at the store level, is soul-destroying. It's always the good employees, the conscientious ones, who get s—ed into the vortex. They get you by first inculcating loyalty, and then gradually more and more responsibility is put on you because you're "such a great employee." More and more until you can't handle it all, and then the fun begins. Nothing you did before matters. Now all the abuse begins to the point where you're not even sure you're tying your shoes right. You're not pulling your weight, you did this wrong, why did you get a bad survey, why aren't these things put away, why don't you know your numbers, why aren't your people doing this, why isn't this done, why can't you control your people, why are you such a disappointment. Day after day after day. At this point you're too broken to leave because you have zero self-confidence, PLUS you don't even know how to behave in a more "normal" environment. Again, I don't care what you call me. Those who have been subjected to this know exactly what I' m talking about. The people who say they love their job and if you don't like it then there's the door have some sort of cushy job where they are in touch with people at other companies and it doesn't matter. Anyone who's really put their heart into this knows what I mean. This is the culture of the whole company, and in some stores, it's even more toxic.
I don't care, I fully admit I'm a loser oversensitive snowflake who needs to grow up. Those who know what I mean, know.
You have resorted the the actions of a lost argument- name calling.
It is that simple. Like
The job- stay. Don’t like the job - find something more to your suiting.
This company offers what it offers. Others offer their style. Make a choice.
You don’t seem to realize the world does not revolve around you. Some people like the company and realize that the only way that there is a chance to come back is to work hard, suffer now so that the company can recover.
By they way stop with the fascist tactics such as “take a seat”. My opinion is as good as yours. Some may like it others not so much. But it is allowed.
Yes entire industries are vanishing so instead of whining get the motivation to invent a business that is right for these times and forge ahead.
The time to cry over spilled milk is over. Let’s use that go to spirit and make something good out of these unprecedented times.
@7arw+162scuCe Yes KAREN, it’s that simple. Take a seat, no one asked. Your argument is out of bounds given the situation we are in. These are UNPRECEDENTED times. Entire industries are vanishing! Your Simplistic view of the situation is the problem we are facing as a nation. Your just get over it and move on approach is part of the problem not the solution.
"I think the problem comes down to the fact that capitalism, as it exists, has become predatory, it generates a vicious circle in which the only real power in the system is via capital gains and speculation, and as such, over time, the system collapses and has to be restarted, usually by cannibalizing what was left after the last collapse. Ordinarily, companies that fail go bankrupt and exit the system, paving the way for new business opportunities, but now bankruptcy has simply become a way to forestall seizure of assets, making it possible for entrenched companies to become zombified undead - not providing significant value to the economy, but still a cash cow for investors until it finally collapses under its own weight. "
In English please?!
You say that capitalism is the problem then immediately shift into bankruptcy is the problem. —then the rest is verbal diarrhea
Stop blaming someone else for you issues! I am certain that if you were one of those executives receiving the bonus you would turn it down, right? I think not.
You chose to work for this company therefore it is YOUR responsibility to leave the company if you feel that you are not being "treated fairly". This is life - get over yourselves and get on with it. Go to school, learn a trade, get a better job - better yet why don't you start a company and run it as you please. This is not the only company in town and you have other employers to choose from.
If you know for a fact something happened against company policy - where are you standing up to this issue - in the court of public opinion in the safety of the anonymous internet?! If you have an issue with that then you should go to the proper channels and report the issue, not whine about it here.
All of you that are complaining about your jobs should 1. be thankful you have one as some do not, 2. realize YOU CHOOSE to work here. If you do not like it go somewhere else. 3. You should be smart enough to realize that the company is half a heartbeat away from collapsing into oblivion - then you will not have any job at all. 4. be mature enough to get yourself prepared for another career or path to another position in another company
This is life, not a video game, it is cruel, disappointing, and can be a downright mean thing, but YOU alone are responsible for your actions.
As said by many posters prior - sharpen up your skills, and your resume, take them to an employer that will fulfill your needs and make you feel worthy. There is life after Macy's many other posters have said that as well.
I think the problem comes down to the fact that capitalism, as it exists, has become predatory, it generates a vicious circle in which the only real power in the system is via capital gains and speculation, and as such, over time, the system collapses and has to be restarted, usually by cannibalizing what was left after the last collapse. Ordinarily, companies that fail go bankrupt and exit the system, paving the way for new business opportunities, but now bankruptcy has simply become a way to forestall seizure of assets, making it possible for entrenched companies to become zombified undead - not providing significant value to the economy, but still a cash cow for investors until it finally collapses under its own weight.
I am pretty sure that Jeff and Hal removed the integrity always from the code of conduct within the first year of Jeff’s takeover.
The payout was made to keep exec's on board thru Bk. Mark my words, Macys will be filing BK in next few months.
Macy’s professes their “integrity always” there is no integrity there
Well I know for a fact a Op/lp manager in a store I worked covered up a hugh incident regarding a ap manager chasing a crook into a parking lot , tackling him and almost caused a 3 car pile up which a customer complained on how she almost got k–led in the a almost car pile up cause ap manager chased guy into parking lot. Yet both are still working there and nothing happened to the lp guys. He almost k–led a customer. !!!! So stores are very Corrupt !
All I can say is if the company lasts through Christmas, good luck to the remaining employees.
Yes, in full agreement! The colleagues left behind are going through a mind game process at the moment. Like the original poster described the feeling of feeling lucky to be there no matter how overworked they are. There's a feeling of an inside game going on. Store managers can get rid of colleagues then spin the argument in their favor. Get a few loyal liers on their side of the argument and its sold and bought by corporate. At times seems as if they are rewarded without the real truth been told. Such a shame and so unethical just to save their skin and huge paychecks. No regard for others.
The question is, how long will these things hold up. There are thousands of colleagues who should say staying quiet is not a choice or "an option" at this point.
Hurts going into the building and watch the disfunction on a daily basis. Store manager still unethical, disgruntled, and miserable!